Investing - July 2007

2007-07-10 13:50:48 · 3 answers · asked by halgreg 1

We have credit card debt of $72k. (cancer treatment costs) We have excellent credit and own two homes, but are cash poor and have the high credit card debt that we want to pay off

WE WANT TO PAY OFF THE $72K AND HAVE A CUSHION OF AT LEAST $25K. Here is the break-down:
HOME #1 PAYOFF - $279K, WORTH $425K (currently rented covering payments)
HOME #2 PAYOFF - $245K, WORTH $425K(currently live in but want sell and leave the area in the next year or two)

SELL A HOUSE AND PAY OFF DEBT, LEAVING CASH IN THE BANK OR KEEP GREAT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS AND GET A LOAN OF $100K, PAY OFF DEBT LEAVING $28 CASH IN BANK. We just can't wait another year or two to pay off the credit card debt because we are broke each month after paying bills, and need some relief now.

Both homes are in hot markets. Dallas/Ft Worth & White Mountains Arizona.

Any ideas or help are much appreciated!!

2007-07-10 12:39:18 · 3 answers · asked by CleoCATra 4

Hey guys. I enjoy investing in individual stocks instead of investing in ETF's or Mutual Funds. It's fun for me and I don't like spending money for the expense ratios. My question is..for anyone out there that knows how to build stock portfolios, how many individual stocks are recommended when building a portfolio. Also, does every sector have to be involved? Thanks guys!

2007-07-10 11:46:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have about $300 to $500 I want to start out with and I will eventually be putting in about $200 to $500 per month after that. What is my next move here? I'm a total novice so please talk down to me. Best Answer will be awarded to the answerer with the most thorough and simplified information.

THANK YOU!!!

2007-07-10 10:12:24 · 15 answers · asked by malgmonkey 1

2007-07-10 09:52:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm looking for either some websites, books or courses that i could learn more about these, i currentl have 401k through meryil lynch, but they are not aggresive. any info will be greatly appreciated.

2007-07-10 08:53:27 · 5 answers · asked by edawg2362 2

I'm trying to find out how the bond and equity markets are linked. Any diagrams, graphs and text would be much appreciated; the longer the better!

If I understand correctly, the two used to be positively correlated until around 2000, when a negative correlation started to set in, with the two correlated most negatively in 2003; however there are signs that they may be starting to become positively correlated now. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong, preferably along with your opinion and why the two are positively/negatively correlated and why this has changed over time.

Any other links between the two markets would be greatly appreciated.

I'm only 16, so I would be grateful if you could use (relatively) simple terms and not stuff taught in economics at degree level!

Thanks for your help.

2007-07-10 07:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by anonymous 2

I'm 19 and want to start investing in the market. What is the best way to start? I understand the basics but don't know the channel I should go through to actually buy stocks and create a portfolio. What should I do?

2007-07-10 07:06:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 20 years old, so far I've saved about $1,300 this summer and I'm curious to know how much money would be a good amount to have in the bank before investing in stocks. I'm a complete newbie so any info will help

2007-07-10 06:11:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 05:01:40 · 11 answers · asked by NAMELESS ID 1

2007-07-10 04:21:05 · 4 answers · asked by ken 1

In banking terms only and please explain a bit...

2007-07-10 01:41:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 01:03:20 · 4 answers · asked by sirgeoffrowley 2

Also, can someone tell me how someone under 18 can go about making money on line?

2007-07-10 00:49:50 · 7 answers · asked by Questionaire 2

This is the website http://www.universalforexsystem.com/ pls share some comments about this investment program... thnx

2007-07-09 23:43:59 · 3 answers · asked by george g 1

I need to do a daily stock-watch report at 4pm Bangkok time, but the indices change so often. My boss told me to get the index at the closest closing time. Do you have any information on these indices?

Nikkei 225.
Topix.
Hang Seng.
CSI 300
Taiex.
S&P/ASX 200
MSCI Asia Paciffic
Dow Johns.
NASDAQ.

2007-07-09 23:38:44 · 2 answers · asked by LitMit 3

And how do I go about doing that? I currently buy and sell shares online using online stockbrokers.

2007-07-09 20:56:32 · 3 answers · asked by lacoste 3

2007-07-09 17:37:05 · 6 answers · asked by angel_rat_83 1

hi... I'm just wandering about several sites... can someone tell me, whether the website is the Scams or not?

http://www.learntotrade.com.au/home.html
http://www.lifestyletrader.com.au/

When you see the PDS (Product Disclosure Statement), somehow they are related to Halifax (http://www.halifaxonline.com.au)


thxx

2007-07-09 15:37:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know the market value already has the dividend factored in, but do the prices generally change on the ex-date despite that fact?

2007-07-09 14:44:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found some that were given to my kids years ago. Is the value printed on the face the value at maturity or the value when purchased?

2007-07-09 13:57:43 · 2 answers · asked by julie r 1

I want to open up a savings acount and I heard a lot of good things about credit unions but I'm still a little confused.

2007-07-09 12:32:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 11:37:17 · 3 answers · asked by ken 1

sometimes the price of the stock on the market will be above or below the buy out price. For instance even after HLT had been given an offer and the news made public, the price still moves about during the day. Why is that?

2007-07-09 11:01:57 · 5 answers · asked by Paper M 1

I am a small business owner with a few rental properties. I am looking for a partner/investor to help fund my next project. This person can specifically help with seed money OR can help with the entire project. The details can be worked out later but I need someone willing to put in $$$. This project will have EXCELLENT revenue and you will see your investment back in no time! It is in real estate so if your familiar with multi-family housing that would be a plus (not necessary though). The property is listed at 3.8m with a minimum deposit of 20%.
Let me know if your interested! This STEAL won't last long!

2007-07-09 10:06:23 · 3 answers · asked by homecooked 1

2007-07-09 09:21:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 08:02:29 · 7 answers · asked by vinny_the_hack 5

What are some stocks to invest in as of right now??

2007-07-09 07:47:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 07:21:17 · 3 answers · asked by BobKnight 2

i just want to start learning how to play the market and play with some penny stocks to get started and would like to know if there is a site that will let me do that without having to invest at least 1000 dollars or more

2007-07-09 07:16:46 · 10 answers · asked by brutally.honest 1