Archive for December 2008

For Paulson to encourage Longer term investments with bonds is good, but push credit? Why?

Investments
DebsWeThePeopleBeckoning asked:


The idea of setting up a system for investors to reap benefits off investing in consumer credit bonds is good, but the “credit” is a bad idea as long as the “credit” lenders get to keep ripping off the consumers like they do. They steal late fees every month by delaying processing of consumer loan payments. It’s criminal how creditors are operating.

How can I make money online without any upfront investments?

Investments
La Flaca asked:


No Scams please!

Does the interest I earn on my investments affect my FAFSA?

Investments
Charles T asked:


I am a college sophomore. I earned about $5000 last year in interest from savings and investments. My total income for the year, however, was still only about $18,000 including this interest. Even though my total income is low, will the high interest amount I earned adversly affect my chances of qualifying for federal student aid next semester?

Are there any safe investments in this economy where one can get 7 or 8 percent return?

Investments
larry m asked:


With the stock market and real estate markets being so much in the skids where are people putting their money? What about buying and reselling?

Is it possible to teach yourself about stocks, funds and other investments?

Investments
ArchAngel Raziel asked:


If so what books to read or what websites to go to?