Archive for September, 2008
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
rgmg8173 asked: I am taking an investment class this semester. I need to make 500K in “phantom investments” into a program called Stock-Trak Simulation.
100K is allocated to a speculative portfolio and 400K is considered a permanent portfolio. In my permanent portfolio I need to buy 10 to 15 ...
Posted in Investing | 10 Comments »
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
water_skipper asked: What are the federal income tax rates? I'm talking about investments. I heard there's one tax rates on savings account, a different tax rate on short term capital gains, a different tax rate on long term capital gains, another tax rate on dividends, and so on. ...
Posted in Investing | 2 Comments »
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?
Posted in Personal Finance | 3 Comments »
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Brooke22365 asked: My son and daugther are 4.5 years apart in age. My son was the first grandchild and my grandmother showered him with various stocks and investments. By the time my daughter came along, there were too many great-grandchildren and Grandma couldn't keep up. I want ...
Posted in Investing | 2 Comments »
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 ...
Posted in Personal Finance | 1 Comment »
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 ...
Posted in Personal Finance | 4 Comments »
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!
Posted in Personal Finance | 3 Comments »
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
Shasta McNasty 2007 asked: My company offers an employee stock purchase plan (15% off). Since the Enron implosion, I've read it's not a good idea to invest a large amount of one's money into your own company (or any one company, for that matter). What maximum percentage of my ...
Posted in Investing | 6 Comments »