Archive for November 2008

Are mutual funds good investments for someone who wants to invest a small amount of money?

Investments
Adam asked:


I plan on putting a little bit every month into this account. I don’t have a lot to put in it but I want to invest some.
Yes, when I say small amount, I am saying I want to invest about $100 a month or so.

Overcast asked:


How it works?How to learn these things,i m science student and i dont know anything about this.What is stock,shares,bond ,equity funds etc.

What type of investments should I focus on at my age?

Investments
wildbill77845 asked:


I’m 22 and have come into a fairly large inheritance (2.4m). I could easily retire off this, live off the interest from standard savings accounts, etc but I’d rather turn it into more. Much more. I’m used to working 50 hour weeks so I’d like some things that are more hands on. Besides real estate, stocks and the safe options(CD’s, savings, etc.) what other options should I explore? I’d love to hear from some people who have been in similar situations and also found the idea of “doing nothing” all day, if nothing else, BORING! I’ve met with some financial advisers and they basically just show you figures and percents. Thanks all~

What are some investment sites where you can research, select, and monitor investments?

Investments
cc asked:


If you could please provide links, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!

Investments for a 21 year old college student?

Investments
PP asked:


I wanted to put away some money in investments so I can just sit on it and watch it grow. I’m only 21 and still in college with only a part time job, so I don’t have much to put in. Maybe 2 or 3 hundred a month is all I can afford. I’m too scared to do stocks, plus I want something safer and more long term. Should I do mutual funds? Bonds? Which banks or companies should I check out?