City of Oakland, California, municipal bonds. How can I buy them? Good/bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Mountain Goatse on Jun 19, 2009 - 7 answers

So, we just had a baby and grandmothers keep coming up to us and handing us checks for $50 and saying "This is so you can buy a savings bond for the baby." However, I would like to hear about alternative saving/investing ideas for my daughter. [more inside]
posted by ND¢ on Jul 28, 2008 - 18 answers

What's the advantage of treasuries over savings accounts? [more inside]
posted by justkevin on Jun 25, 2008 - 11 answers

InvestingFilter: Is there anything inherently flawed about investing in index funds? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jun 18, 2008 - 24 answers

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

I want as many links as can be given for real estate websites. Actually its a little more specific than that. I dont know much about real estate, and its something I would like to know much more about. I dont want any websites that are real estate directories, only websites that have articles about real estate. preferably beginner articles, but thats not necessary. I would also appreciate similar links to articles about other types of investment. Also, any good real estate forums would be helpful. Thanks.
posted by JokingClown on Nov 16, 2005 - 12 answers

InvestmentFilter
You've got $10,000 to invest for your 6 month old child. How do you invest it for security and growth? (+) [more inside]
posted by fenriq on Dec 29, 2004 - 26 answers

Investment Question: Broadly speaking, if somebody believes that interest rates are likely to substantially increase in the near to mid-term, what would be the best investment strategy?
posted by willnot on Nov 3, 2004 - 5 answers

InvestmentFilter: So I'm permanent now at work, and have to pick a 401k option. I don't think i'll be there for many years, and cashed out the last time I had one. (But then again, i'm older now, and 70 is only 31 years away).What do you guys suggest for a 1-3 year timeframe, 401k-wise, given the fluctuating market? (If I need to, I have absolutely no qualms about cashing out again, and have never had much faith in the market at all, in general.) [more inside]
posted by amberglow on Jan 29, 2004 - 23 answers