Archive for August, 2008

Should I sell some investments to make payments easier for a new mortgage?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

smiles6428 asked: I am about to purchase a condo from someone in my family. They are selling it to me for 78% of the appraised value so that I do not have to pay mortgage insurance. So, even if I sold it the day after I bought it, I could ...

What time of investments should I look into making?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Damien W asked: I'm 21, soon graduating from college, and am interested in diving into some investments. I already have a Roth IRA, but am curious as to what other ideas I should consider (i.e. bond funds, growth v. value). I know the very basics of investing but ...

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? ...

What will be the next best area for real estate investments?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Jessica asked: After the economy gets stabilized, what do you think will be the next hot area for real estate investments? For example, those who invested in the DC area in the early 2000s saw a HUGE ROI a few years back.

Are there really any genuine work from home opportunities with no initial payment or investments?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Cherry Blossom asked: Are there really any genuine work from home opportunities with no initial payment or investments open to UK residents? Share your personal experiences.

How often should an investments manager be in touch?

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

motomanmatt asked: I use a financial planner, and he manages my investments - $140,000 in stocks and mutual funds. Over the course of a year how often should he be in touch?

Does anyone know what happened to investments in the Hartford?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

a_phantoms_rose asked: I heard that people who had investments with their brokers with the Hartford are now having problems with this investment. My brother-in-law recently invested with them. What will happen? Will he lose money because of the Hartford's problems?

How do I protect my investments from a Market Crash like what happened in 1929?

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

WPM asked: How do I protect my investments from a Market Crash like what happened in 1929? I would also appreciate a recommended book that speaks on this subject.

Which is better way to start investments in US , life insurance or mutual funds?

Monday, August 4th, 2008

elan asked: Hi I would like to start in investments,what are the top rated companies in life insurance or mutual funds?which gives more profit?