Our deficit and our debt are at record levels, even compared to WWII. Then, the debt was financed internally, not by other countries, so the interest we could pay was lower and the money was recycled in the U.S. Now, the debt and deficit are mostly financed by other countries through bond offerings and the like. And as they grow, those debtor countries will want higher interest rates on repayments, which drains money out of the U.S. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Oct 5, 2009 - 4 answers

We live in San Diego. We have 140k in cash after an inheritance, a mobile home we can't afford, crappy jobs, and have never had this much money ever. How do we best invest this money? [more inside]
posted by veritas on Sep 11, 2009 - 35 answers

What are the best investment habits for a college student with decent income to get into, in order to maximize yield in 3 years? [more inside]
posted by Ricket on Aug 2, 2009 - 12 answers

I will receive $30k (canadian) as an inheritance. I'd like to invest it to start getting some revenue out of it. I have a few questions. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2009 - 15 answers

What to do with £5,000 in the next year? [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Feb 18, 2009 - 12 answers

I just received an inheritance. I want to figure out how to invest it, but I'm new to investing - and can't make sense out of this economy. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm 29, single (assume it's going to remain that way) female, and have spent the last few years saving an amount that's getting close to about $30k, which I presently have in my bank's equivalent of a your average ING Saver account, figuring by now I'd've figured out what I could/was willing to do with it, towards securing some kind of financial future that doesn't involve a cardboard box. I haven't, largely I suppose because I don't know what I need to be aiming for. Looking for advice. More inside. [more inside]
posted by springbound on Jan 27, 2009 - 27 answers

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

Anybody have experience in investing in virtual world banks/businesses/markets (such as those in SecondLife.com etc)? Do they provide a serious way of making a sensible risk/reward on five or six figure investments? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Aug 12, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me find a way to earn some money through blogging. [more inside]
posted by hadjiboy on Jul 21, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there anyone (especially online) who's collected reasonably well-informed stock picks from, say, 2, 5, or 15 years ago and explained why the recommendations did or did not work out? [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty on Jul 21, 2008 - 5 answers

Paying for medical school -- which money to use? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 15, 2008 - 2 answers

What is the best way to invest $10-15,000 if you don't want to tie the money up for longer than, say, a year? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Please to give ideas on depressed stocks/funds/securities to put some money into during the downturn. [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel on May 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Some friends and I are looking at starting a business, and we need some up-front capital. About $100k. What's the best way to try and get this? [more inside]
posted by frijole on Apr 2, 2008 - 10 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

I'm about to receive $40,000. How do I deal with this much money? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 7, 2008 - 19 answers

How can I maximize my savings for a trip I'm planning for 2009? [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Nov 9, 2007 - 6 answers

I am trying to figure out what to do with some money and I have often seen useful suggestions on MeFi, so I thought I'd ask. [more inside]
posted by bernsno on Oct 30, 2007 - 21 answers

How much money would I need to live in the U.S. without having to work for the rest of my life? [more inside]
posted by dcrocha on Oct 8, 2007 - 48 answers

What tends to happen to a large, international company's stock price post-hostile acquisition in the case of the acquired company? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on May 29, 2007 - 14 answers

My 401k retirement plan through the company I work for is managed by Fidelity Investments. I have read recently that a "high-load" mutual fund will often return poorer yields than a "low-load" or "no-load" mutual fund. How do I find out if my plan is high-load, low-load, or no-load?
posted by doctorcurly on May 15, 2007 - 7 answers

What's life like for someone working in corporate real estate in new york city? [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Feb 13, 2007 - 1 answer

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 by killdevil on Jan 26, 2007 - 23 answers

Do stocks naturally track inflation? [more inside]
posted by cschneid on Jan 24, 2007 - 9 answers

Christmas Money: I just got a modest check for Christmas, and am actually considering a responsible way to spend it. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by jtajta on Dec 27, 2006 - 13 answers

Looking for a site where I can enter a portfolio (stocks and funds) and generate an RSS feed that gives daily breakdowns of how each stock is doing. [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Dec 12, 2006 - 3 answers

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

my new employer is offering a 401k package via fidelity investments that is, dare I say it, overwhelming to me. I am especially bothered by the fact that the only advise available on said fidelity investment choices is via the nice folks from fidelity investment. so I looked for financial advisors - but how to judge them? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Aug 28, 2006 - 19 answers

What should I do with my insurance settlement money? [more inside]
posted by SweetJesus on Aug 8, 2006 - 20 answers

I'm about to get $50k tax free. How should I invest? [more inside]
posted by hiro on Nov 7, 2005 - 22 answers

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

Say you come into $50k out of the blue. What's the best thing you can do with it, financially speaking, when you have a couple mortgages, some minor debt, small savings, and even smaller retirement? Which to attack first? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 17, 2005 - 18 answers

Home Buying Question: As a low-income artist, I’ve recently taken the plunge and qualified for a zero-down, stated income loan, and have found a great place to buy. But now there’s a complication with parental involvement which I have no idea how to deal with. It’s not what you might think... [more inside]
posted by Aquaman on Jul 31, 2005 - 16 answers

I am looking for good, active websites for financial advice, tips...community run unbiased sites where members are free to post their views would be good. I did a search and cannot find anything interesting. I am already aware of fool.com. Any others?
posted by ataraxian on Mar 4, 2005 - 8 answers

Does anyone use any online finance/investment account aggregators that do charting? I like the "money manager" at Yahoo Finance, but it's shutting down on Feb 1. (more) [more inside]
posted by rkent on Jan 24, 2005 - 2 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? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Nov 23, 2004 - 27 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

I just graduated law school and have received a significant amount of money in graduation gifts. I'd like to "invest" the money in the market but I have no idea how to do that. I'd like to use online investment software that is very intuitive. Any suggestions?
posted by adrober on May 11, 2004 - 15 answers