Can someone point me in towards something considered to be the Canadian equivalent to the S&P 500? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 8 answers

What is a smart way to invest in real estate in New York City? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Gifts for a stock picker: I'm looking for a thoughtful gift for my secretary. She loves to play the market, so I thought that I could buy her a Vanguard gift certificate or something and let her speculate with the money, but that doesn't seem to be possible. Any suggestions? I'd like to spend around $100. Thanks!
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 12 answers

European who has USD in an American account - what should I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 4 answers

My union offers its members a pension plan that allows its participants to allocate their investments in several types of funds (large cap, small cap, money market, etc). How can I convince my association's pension plan fund manager that they can offer a socially responsible fund as an additional option without violating their fiduciary responsibility?
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Questions about opening a Roth IRA -- particularly, does it matter where I open it? If so, Fidelity vs. Vanguard? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 13 answers

Help me understand US Treasury securities. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Does anyone know a website that takes apart new gadgets to see the components? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Is it possible to estimate the standard deviation of an investment's return after "y" years, if you know the investment's mean annual return and standard deviation? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 14 answers

Why does Manulife want me to sell my shares? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Strange things happen to me regularly, and the last one left me with about $3000. I'm only 21, have no consumer debt and don't need to use any of it. I want to put it away, but I have no idea how. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 20 answers

Looking for Mutual Funds/Investments with low initial investment fees. [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 9 answers

What's the safest possible thing that I can do with my money? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 28 answers

Asking for a friend: How should I invest the money in my US bank account when I'm based abroad? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Help! I'm about to have more money than I know what to do with! I'm starting a career, and right from the beginning I want to make good financial choices, invest, et cetera so that I'm setting myself up for continued wealth rather than just wasting all my money. What resources are there to teach me how to do that? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 16 answers

I am considering selling off most of my assets to pay some of my debts, and want some outside advice on if I should. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 11 answers

What are some great, informative sites/forums related specifically to trading/investing in/selling metals? Apparently metal is where it's at now that the dollar is dropping. I know little to nothing about finance and trading, etc. - [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 9 answers

Have you used a 7/1 or 10/1 ARM to your financial advantage? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Automatic investment plans (e.g. employee retirement accounts) often seem to make their investments on the first day of the month. If millions of people are known to consistently invest in markets on the same day of each month, does this have an effect on the price of what they purchase? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm saving about $2500 a month right now and am investing it. I really want to learn more about investing though, like immerse myself in it and maybe make it a profession. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 14 answers

I have $2000AUD to spend on Exchage-Traded Funds and I can't decide what to go for. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Recommendations for a financial advisor/accountant for a young couple in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 2 answers

Can you explain Structured Notes to me? Somebody suggested these as an investment vehicle that minimizes risk while magnifying the potential for gain. That's the kind of talk that makes my BS meter go off, and searching online produces a bunch of investo-speak that's probably clear if your a finance person but seems designed to muddy the waters of understanding for everybody else. Using non technical language, can you tell me what they are, what/who they're good for and what/who they are wrong for?
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 4 answers

I will soon receive an inheritance of about $100,000-$150,000 (numbers are vague right now). I'm looking for tips and advice for managing that money. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 16 answers

I'm looking for a great stock and mutual fund portfolio manager. It has to be web-delivered (I travel a lot) and free is always better. I have a very long wishlist of features I know I want and I'm open to the idea that there is some killer feature I don't know about that I also want. Of course, theres... [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 4 answers

My website is starting to turn into an actual business. How do I go about treating it like one? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 12 answers

Is now the right or wrong time to invest 50k in diversified mutual funds? [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 18 answers

I have a Simple IRA from a previous employer. Should I roll it into my 401(k), convert it to a Roth IRA, or do something else entirely? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I maximize my savings for a trip I'm planning for 2009? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 6 answers

I've never invested before, but I'd like to start. An S&P 500 index fund seems to be a good, easy, long-term option for beginners. Yet every time I read the news, it sounds like the US stock market is ready to implode. Should I be afraid of the US stock market right now? Where else should I be looking?
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 19 answers

I am looking for books, Web sites and other resources that provide a list of cause-effect relationships for investors. [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 4 answers

I've got about $3,000 per month to invest, and I don't have time, knowledge, or energy to "beat the market". What's my best safe bet? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 42 answers

Where can I find summary information for a specific stock for days in the past? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2007 - 6 answers

My wife and I will be moving stateside from Bermuda next year. We will be moving into an empty house with NOTHING except outdated wardrobes and cash. With that said, we will be acquiring a lot of stuff. We will need cars, furniture, appliances, electronics, art, tools, clothes, insurance, etc. etc. How can we maximize our investments in all this stuff? What is your opinion on getting good deals in each of these categories? Our financial planner suggested we incorporate to get some tax write-offs. Another friend said to look into SwapLease. Yet another said to buy all of our furniture in North Carolina. If you were starting with nothing, how would you approach it? Should I walk into Best Buy and tell the manager to make me a deal? Should we buy used cars? Hit garage sales? Buy fine art and antiques? Get a part-time job at the Gap? Where and how can I find the best deals / best investments?
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 12 answers

I need to find conferences for a micro cap biotech company to attend. [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 4 answers

What are the best ways to invest in Africa? [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2007 - 10 answers

What's the best online tool for tracking a fantasy stock portfolio? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 3 answers

Investing to benefit from Peak Oil while entering retirement. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2007 - 31 answers

I live in Seattle, and want to invest a small amount, simply based on best stockholder's meetings. I can invest in 6 companies a month, more are possible, but the fee structure changes. I'd like to just rotate through different companies each month, till I've built up a portfolio of free lunches and entertainment. [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2007 - 11 answers

Is investing in this house a good deal? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 21 answers

Can someone recommend me reliable website to purchase gold coin through the internet at the best price. I am in Bay area california. It internet is not the best option, what are the other options. Can i go and purchase it in some stores for a cheaper price ? I am purchasing gold coins so that latter i can sell them or convert them into jewellery.
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 6 answers

What should I do with $1200, keeping in mind that I may need it in the short term? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers

How ethical are Ethical Funds? After meeting with an SRI adviser and perusing the literature, I'm not so sure. [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 19 answers

What are some good resources to help an expatriate plan for retirement? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 1 answers

My family's broker hasn't moved my money. It's accruing at less than 1% and has been for the past 7 months. Do I have any recourse? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 12 answers

Where do I learn about the specifics of investing in Europe? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 2 answers

I've paid off all my credit cards.... now what? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 22 answers

Help me learn about personal finances... Canadian style. [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2007 - 13 answers

student loans + investing [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2007 - 20 answers

Investing in a restaurant - how is profit generally distributed among investors? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2007 - 9 answers