Archive for July, 2008

Is it OK to put all my investments in one firm or should I divide them?

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

whatshouldido asked: Hi, I'm considering rolling over my 401k to another firm where I have my Roth IRA. Should I be worried about concentrating all my investments in one firm, for example if something happens and that firm goes out of business, etc.? Thank you.

What kind of investments could I get for my newborn daughter for long term financial gain?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Randall M asked: I want to give her a good if not great start once she is 18. I hope to have a good enough investment to at least pay for college, but I would love to find one that would have her set up financially even after college. I ...

How do you determine what stocks or other investments you invest in?

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

wwpetcemetery asked: With thousands of companies and different stocks and funds..how does one determine what is best for them for long and short term investments.

Is a loss from a personal loan the same tax category as a loss from stock investments?

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Jan R asked: I loaned a friend some money several years ago to help start a business, and the business failed and I was not repaid for the loan. I also, the same year, had losses from other investments (in the stock market). My understanding is that I can ...

What are some could investments both short term and long?

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

james c asked: I am only 28 years old and after many years of bad money managment I am beginning to see a little light again.Are there any short term safe investments that can help me now,and long term for retirement and kids college?