Question

To earn money on your investments, the rate of return must be higher than the

rate of deflation.
rate of inflation.
interest rate.
account fees.
need help!!!

Answer 1

I would suggest interest as interest is the 'zero' rate of return. Say if put $100 dollars into my bank and the interest rate is 3% pa at the end of the year I will have $103 (simplification) if I am to make money of such an investment I must earn more than $3 (3%)

Answer 2

must be higher than the rate of inflation

Answer 3

Rate of Inflation.