Where should I keep my money (to protect it from the US economy)? I'm American and it's in US$, but I don't live there and don't have any good reason to keep it there. [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Oct 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Short-term investments question: In your opinion, what stable foreign currency should I invest my money? [more inside]
posted by goldism on Apr 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I am permanently moving from the US to Europe in about a month. I have about $50K in savings in HSBC high (and ever-falling) interest account. I am at a loss as to what to do with this money. Money-savvy Mefites, please come to the rescue. [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Feb 15, 2008 - 18 answers

Help me understand U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. [more inside]
posted by ikkyu2 on Sep 3, 2006 - 12 answers

OK, I now know that money-maker chain-letter implementation is illegal, but my big question -- why? Is it for the protection of dumb people? I'd have to say the fact that it didn't work is the protection of dumb people, but shouldn't be illegal. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on Nov 28, 2005 - 20 answers

"The Fed chief also seemed to be practically guaranteeing higher interest rates, saying that investors who weren't hedged against a rise were "desirous of losing money."."

these questions have been asked before, but any further thoughts on a hedge for dollar positions and increasing interest rates?
posted by specialk420 on Nov 20, 2004 - 5 answers