I have been getting started with Vanguard, but spoke with an investment adviser today, and it all just seemed so much easier. I've spent hours trying to figure out what kinds of accounts to open, which offer tax deductions, what kind of investments to make, etc. It seems really tempting to just let someone handle this all for me, but I feel like I've never heard from people who are satisfied doing it that way. Countless articles I have read on the subject always make it sounds like someone is a sucker for paying higher management fees.
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posted by imabanana
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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Should I try to pay off grad school loans this year (~50k@6.55%) or should I invest ?
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posted by brenton
on May 17, 2012 -
34 answers
I got a large bonus this year
which will probably never be repeated. After taxes, it was 26K. I don't have any immediate needs (no medical issues, etc), and I know next to nothing about investing. Given this economy, what should I do with it? Stocks? Bonds? Saving account? IRA?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 3, 2012 -
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Due to company error, I have been saddled with a four-figure tax liability, due at the end of the year to HMRC. I received a no-interest loan from my company to cover this liability -- what can I do with it between now and the end of the year to maximize the value of this excess cash?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2011 -
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How can I use my money to make even more money? Investments? Stocks? Bonds? Mutual funds?
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posted by ascetic
on May 17, 2011 -
13 answers
Unexpected inheritance of $100,000 - $150,000 complicated by move from the US to the UK in the next year. My wife and I have never dealt with financial matters beyond credit cards and a moderate paycheck before, who do we talk to in Los Angeles/Southern California to make sure we don't screw this up?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2011 -
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I have $1000 to invest and I'd like to do it wisely. One problem: I have never invested any amount of money in anything. Ever. Where should I start?
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posted by Kitteh
on Aug 21, 2010 -
21 answers
What should we do about my debt versus/plus his savings if we get married and move across the country together?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2010 -
13 answers
My 15 year old daughter is in an economics course this semester and loves it. I'm looking for ideas to help her learn even more. I've tried many ways to give her a leg oupon money matters and she's resisted strongly until now. I'm looking for books, clubs, activities, websites, podcasts, movies, methods in practice, you name it (including specific actions I can take) that will help her learn to manage money and get a grasp on investing all while doing the very things she loves so that she sees that money is not the end-all-be-all. What have you or others you know done to help teens learn about money and put those principles into action?
posted by brokeaspoke
on Feb 19, 2010 -
26 answers
Where is my money doing me, and the world, the most good right now: going into a 401(k), or going into my wallet and getting spent?
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posted by logovisual
on Feb 17, 2009 -
15 answers
My New Year's resolution is to develop a grown-up financial plan for myself. What should I be doing in terms of investments?
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posted by curiouskitty
on Jan 31, 2009 -
7 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?
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posted by vizsla
on Aug 12, 2008 -
22 answers
Questions about opening a Roth IRA -- particularly, does it matter where I open it? If so, Fidelity vs. Vanguard?
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posted by salvia
on Apr 6, 2008 -
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How can I wisely invest US$15k? I have an unconventional idea, but could use your advise: buy land in new EU countries.
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posted by mateuslee
on Nov 13, 2007 -
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I just got out of college and started my first job and am looking into investing some money and learning what the stock market is all about. What's the best way of going about doing this?
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posted by blim8183
on Nov 1, 2006 -
17 answers
What's with these FOREIGN EXCHANGE programs / workshops that I've recently seen advertised in infomercials recently ?
Can one really make money doing this ? Do I need a lot of capital ? Have any mefites any experience or insight ?
posted by dawdle
on Oct 14, 2006 -
11 answers
A question for UK based Mefites... My girlfriend has recently given birth to our first child, and we've received our £250 surestart from the government. I'd like to invest this money sensibly, in an account that pays good interest, allows me to top up whenever I want, and restricts access until my daughter is 18. Does anyone have any experience and recommendations. Thanks in advance
posted by the_epicurean
on Sep 5, 2006 -
5 answers
MoneyFilter: Where would a 21 year old college student look for investors willing to help said student get started building wealth?
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posted by Galen
on Jul 13, 2006 -
28 answers
I have recently had a windfall and have come into some money. I'd like to invest this in an ethical and profitable fashion without assuming a huge amount of risk. Unfortunately, I am of the opinion that there's going to be some sort of economic collapse fairly soon. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 9, 2006 -
28 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
FinancialFilter: let's temporarily assume that
Stephen Roach is correct, and the US economy is going to collapse. If I have zero debt, but significant dollar-denominated assets, what's my best strategy for handling my affairs? Should I be bulking up on foreign investments, or would they just be dragged down too? Ideas? I'm not a finance wizard, so when someone says "people with debt will be destroyed" it doesn't mean much to me, since I have no debt and don't understand how things ripple throughout the economy.
posted by aramaic
on Nov 23, 2004 -
24 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
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?
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posted by geoff.
on Mar 3, 2004 -
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