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Monday, 17 November 2008 23:00 |
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If you can learn from the mistakes of others, now is a great time to be an investor.
Question: I’m inexperienced when it comes to investing, but I want to build a more secure financial future. What tips or suggestions do you have for a young investor like me? —Caleb Bond, Denver
Answer: It’s a great [...] |
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Read more... [4 lessons from the financial crisis]
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Thursday, 13 November 2008 23:00 |
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Question: Now that the stocks in my IRA have taken a big hit, does it make sense for me to convert to a Roth IRA? I anticipate retiring in about 10 years. —Scott Bottorf, Johnston, Iowa
Answer: The decision to convert an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA should be based on your overall finances [...] |
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Read more... [A ‘do over’ on your IRA conversion]
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 23:00 |
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Question: In the midst of the turmoil on Wall Street, I’m thinking of investing in gold, specifically bullion or gold coins. Do you think this is a good idea? —Roderick Gaerlan, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Answer: Ever since the financial markets began going haywire this year, I’ve been getting lots of emails from people who are considering [...] |
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Read more... [Buying gold as a safe haven]
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Monday, 10 November 2008 23:00 |
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Question: Are stable-value funds a safe investment? —Rexford, Syracuse, New York
Answer: That depends on what you mean by safe.
Stable-value funds, which are available only in 401(k)s (and currently offered by more than half of such plans), invest for the most part in high-grade short- to intermediate-term bonds. The managers of these funds also buy “wrappers” [...] |
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Read more... [How safe is too safe]
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 05:00 |
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No one knows when we’ll reach a bottom, but you can get a great bargain, if you shop around.
Questions: Given all the foreclosures and other problems in the housing market and the economy, do you think this is a good time for someone to buy a house? Or would I be better off waiting [...] |
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Read more... [The best time to buy a home]
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