1. Is it good to invest in a mutual fund when the date that it distributes dividends date is close? Published: October 09, 2009
2. I have two $25 savings bonds from Dec 1962. How do I redeem these bonds? Published: October 09, 2009
3. Can you explain the advantages and disadvantages of foreign currency time deposits as an investment? Published: October 08, 2009
4. What is the investment return equivalent of paying off a credit card balance? Published: October 05, 2009
5. I have $25,000 in four Roth IRAs. Are they protected from a civil judgment? Published: October 02, 2009
6. What is the legal time required to keep investment transaction papers? Published: October 02, 2009
7. Are there any good books that can teach you how to make money? Published: October 02, 2009
8. During a recession, should we refinance our mortgage, put money in a safe place like CDs, or take advantage of the low value of the stock market and invest? A complicating factor is that my husband and I both work for an employer that is facing significant cuts. Published: October 02, 2009
9. How do securities firms (stockbrokers) make money? Published: October 01, 2009
10. Is investing in a credit union a better choice than investing where I have my 401(k) plan? Published: July 15, 2009
11. What is the appropriate asset allocation for a retiree in his 70s? Published: July 14, 2009
12. I'd like to invest in a certain mutual fund but don't have enough money to meet the minimum amount to open an account. Is there a way around this? Published: May 29, 2009
13. Should I continue funding my 401(k) during a recession/bear market? Most of it is going to stock, and I hope to retire in seven years. Published: May 29, 2009
14. I retired from a company that used Fidelity Investments for their 401k retirement system. At retirement, I rolled this money over into a Fidelity money market fund. I am afraid of this fund "breaking the buck." Can I move this money to another account at a bank or credit union? Published: May 27, 2009
15. Are annuities a good investment when both adults are at retirement age? We have a long life history as our parents passed away at age 90 or above. Published: May 26, 2009
16. How would an elderly relative find out if they have E or EE Bonds? Published: May 26, 2009
17. I have an opportunity through an investment club to be part of a very large mortgage-backed CMO investment. What is a CMO? Published: March 30, 2009
18. If an investor's retirement account drops in value by 24% due to a stock market downturn, should they rebalance their portfolio or stay the course? Published: March 30, 2009
19. What should people know if they're scared about the stock market and afraid to start a retirement savings plan? Published: March 30, 2009
20. What are some research-based facts that can calm my nerves about investing in stock during severe market declines? Published: March 30, 2009
21. What stocks will you invest in if you had the opportunity? Would GE be one of them? How about CitiCorp? Published: March 30, 2009
22. At what point do you start paying taxes from interest on bonds? Published: March 30, 2009
23. I am considering making a Roth IRA contribution this year. Can you recommend a Roth IRA investment fast, before the cut-off date? And what is that date anyway? Published: January 14, 2009
24. What are some lessons for investors from the economic meltdown during the fall of 2008 and other bear markets? Published: January 13, 2009
25. What does the (NYSE) number mean, and how is it derived? In other words, when they say "the market is down 777 points today," what do the "points" represent? Published: January 13, 2009
26. How do you determine the current value of your EE savings bonds? Published: January 13, 2009
27. I am 22, and one of my relatives decided to give me $5,000, but he wants me to put it into an account for future use. I am very interested in using this to start my retirement account or to save for a down payment on a house. What are my best options for this money to gain a good return that I will be able to add to over the years? Published: January 13, 2009
28. When the stock market is very turbulent, what should I do? Published: December 12, 2008
29. What is the difference between a life-cycle mutual fund and a target-date mutual fund? Are they the same thing? Published: October 27, 2008
30. What can I find out about the fees charged by a particular mutual fund? Published: October 27, 2008

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