Financial / 401k advice for a 23-year-old engineer. Considering the state of the economy and the price of oil, what should I do with my stocks. Also, I have the option for a 401k but I have no idea what type of 401k to choose. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 20 answers

My 13-month CD is just about up, and the current intrest rates are TERRIBLE! How should I invest 10k? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 25 answers

$75,000 to invest. Question: Do we put it down on our next house or invest for retirement? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 21 answers

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

Where is the best (safe, short-term) place to invest money (over 200K) from the sale of our home until we purchase another one. Please don't make me learn a LOT about markets, etc. I'm packing and moving to a new area and already stressed. ; ) [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 14 answers

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

A friend needs to find a good place to park some money that will ultimately be used for house down-payment purposes. Help me come up with a few good investment options. [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 23 answers

I'm planning to diversify my retirement account in the next 5-7 years. I need some advice on the best way to do this. [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 9 answers

The clock starts today. I just sold a house yesterday and ended up with a decent chunk of change. On next year's tax form, I'm going to have to pay taxes on the gains, but I have 6 months to make the tax money work for me... [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2006 - 16 answers

Classic Investment Books... What Have I Missed? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2006 - 16 answers

MoneyFilter: Where would a 21 year old college student look for investors willing to help said student get started building wealth? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 28 answers

Good magazine about Money for younger people? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2006 - 12 answers

I've started to do some research on the best ways to invest in green/environmental businesses. Wind and other alternate power, carbon capture and storage, etc. I've been having a hard time tracking down information on individual companies and funds. Are there resources people can recommend for those interested in "investing in the future," so to speak, with standard financial instruments (stocks, funds, etc)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2006 - 9 answers

I need help generating an 'explanation' for my bankruptcy 6 and 1/2 years ago that will not make me look financially incapable to a potential investor. Are there any 'good' explanations for filing bankruptcy that I could use in order to not have this fact work against me? I need potential circumstances that would warrant a bankruptcy and sound reasonable to a potential business partner. More inside... [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2006 - 17 answers

I need to open an IRA, and probably another mutual fund account (or other investment) for shorter term savings, but I don't want to give money to evil corporations. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2006 - 11 answers

I have a large sum of money (more than $200K) that was secured as part of a mortgage refinance for a house renovation. The renovation will not be undertaken until summer at the earliest. In the interim, where would you recommend I keep the money for a decent return in this short period? (e.g. Ing Direct savings account, a fund, or even a portion in the stock market?)
posted on Dec 2, 2005 - 11 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 on Nov 16, 2005 - 12 answers

FinancialFilter: Should I sell my DSC mutual funds now or later? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2005 - 8 answers

What's the best way to invest a half-million dollars? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2005 - 30 answers

I'm a college student with about 500 dollars to invest. I was wondering what would be the best use of this money. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
posted on Mar 22, 2005 - 27 answers

InvestmentFilter
You've got $10,000 to invest for your 6 month old child. How do you invest it for security and growth? (+)
posted on Dec 29, 2004 - 27 answers

If you had US$100,000 drop into your lap (I wish), and you were employed and debt-free, how would you put it to work to make a bigger nest egg or retirement fund? How would your strategy differ if you had high or low aversion to risk?
posted on Nov 23, 2004 - 28 answers

Stock market filter: I'm not getting the answer i want from online glossaries that I've checked out. Can anyone give me a good layman's answer for a stock market beginner? When looking at a stock's price, what are the Bid price and Ask price and how do they relate to the "current price" of a stock. It seems simple, but there is some mental block preventing me from totally getting it, i think.
posted on Sep 1, 2004 - 4 answers

What is the best thing to do with a small amount of money, around $5,000? Savings interest is almost a joke, CDs look attractive or maybe even mutual funds. Preferably the safer the better, as in investing it all in a high-risk mutual fund and losing it would make me cry. I've checked out "Investment FAQ" and it seems as if CDs are the best. I know little about investing but making money doing nothing intrigues me. What would be an expected return on such an investment? Is it even worth locking the money up for something like $10 a month?
posted on Mar 3, 2004 - 20 answers