Archive for November, 2008

What are the five key currencies that facilitate international trade investments?

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

pat s asked: What are the five key currencies that facilitate international trade investments? Which, among the five is argued to be the emerging currency of choice for international transactions? Why? What would happen if the Euro would become the currency of choice for international transactions?

What are the pros and cons of hiring a stock broker to make your investments? Pros and cons of mutual funds?

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Daniel C asked: I don't have a lot of understanding of how it all works out, but I've heard since I was in middle school that I should invest. There's mutual funds and there's buying stocks from companies. I know what the difference between stock and bonds are, I just ...

Do I have to pay capital gains taxes on international investments if I live in the US?

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

screwed asked: I am planning on making some investments outside the country (stock market investments). Can I access the profits while living in the US or will I have to pay capital gains taxes on it? If so, how much will I have to pay say for $10,000 in profits?