Archive for the ‘Personal Finance’ Category

How much cash money do you need to be able to “live well” off investments and interest alone?

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Franz asked: How much cash money do you need to be able to "live well" off investments and interest alone? By living well, I mean earning about $100K a year. I am guessing that with $1,000,000 in cash you could quit working and just live off of reinvesting and interest ...

What is the opitmal way to diversify my investments?

Monday, October 27th, 2008

calmarnet asked: I always hear people saying that diversifying your investments. I would like to know what exactly it means. I checked many places like wikipedia or the capital asset pricing model. None of them states clearly what exactly diversifying means in real practice.

How does the economic crisis affect those without investments or savings?

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Faith's 1st Christmas! asked: Does it reach all the way down to the "little guys" or only those with investments and/or big savings accounts?

What are good investments to hedge against a bird flu pandemic?

Friday, September 12th, 2008

anonymous asked: I'm guessing that the stock markets will crash if there is a bird flu pandemic. Are there any investments that will increase or retain most of their value in such a situation?

When you have maxed out your 401K and Roth IRA, what other long term investments should you consider?

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Lacey Ann asked: My fiance and I are both 25, have dependable high paying jobs, and are already home owners. Neither of us have school loans, credit card debt or other outstanding debt with the exception of one car payment. I'm wondering where we should look to invest our money ...

How much in cash/investments have you got and how old are you?

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

hoarfen asked: Im 33 and earn approx 75000pa, I have 2 properties one is nearly paid off and I rent the other out to gear it. I have approx 80000 dollars saved in cash and investments. I have a wife earning approx 20000pa and no kids. I have not ...

Where do I start to learn about investments and retirement planning?

Monday, September 8th, 2008

KiyaJay asked: Is there a good website with explanations on terms such as mutual fund, bonds, equities...that also explains how to get started? I need help understanding person finance and investments. Any useful advice appreciated. Personal finance, I meant!

What type of investments should I get into?

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

es_harper2007 asked: I am going into college next year and want to put my summer job money into investments. Total $ will be less than $1500. WHat kind of investments will be the best for me. No short term withdrawing forseen.

What are the worst investments and spendings?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Smartass asked: Ok, so we know what are good investments, stock, housing, mutual funds, retirement. But where does most of our money go wasted? After eating and renting and gas, where do you see yourself, or most Americans waste money on? Books? Movies? Junk food? Education they didn't need? Travel? Timeshares? ...