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Is investing in Toys R Us or a similar toy company a logical thing to do?

With the holiday season approaching in a few months, it seems logical to invest in a toy company. As soon as Black Friday comes around, the general population in America goes into a spending frenzy as far as gifts are concerned. I have never invested in a stock and I would appreciate any feedback one [...]

[ More ] November 22nd, 2011 | 3 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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im 17 and want to start investing in stock?

ive been thinking about this for awhile and know some of the basics but im not sure where i should start investing? and how much? i wont start with more then a couple hundred, is that wise?

[ More ] November 19th, 2011 | 6 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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What is the best way to get rich if you know nothing about stocks or investing?

What would be the best way to become rich since I don’t know a lot about stocks, or what to invest in? Would it help to just go after high-paying jobs and just save nearly every pay check, even if the job pays ,000 or ,000 a year?

[ More ] November 17th, 2011 | 5 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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Corporations during the stock market crash of 1929 and later depression?

Question for history class:
Many corporations survived the stock market crash of 1929 but failed during the ensuing depression. Explain how this could happen.
I realize how they failed during the depression, but not exactly how they survived the stock market crash. Thanks for any help!

[ More ] November 14th, 2011 | 2 Comments | Posted in mutual funds |
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Corporations during the stock market crash of 1929 and later depression?

Question for history class:
Many corporations survived the stock market crash of 1929 but failed during the ensuing depression. Explain how this could happen.
I realize how they failed during the depression, but not exactly how they survived the stock market crash. Thanks for any help!

[ More ] November 14th, 2011 | 2 Comments | Posted in mutual funds |
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What is the main difference between investing in stock market and gambling?

Lets say you buy some stocks and after a month or so your money gets doubled. Would you not morally feel bad about the money that you got from stock market without doing a thing? Would you feel it is similar to gambling? Can one say that just because there is some science behind stock [...]

[ More ] November 12th, 2011 | 5 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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Is investing in real estate in Detroit a wise investment?

I am interested in investing in a single/multi-unit home around the Detroit area of Michigan for steady income. Bring from NY, I am thinking of hiring a property management company to oversee the operations of my investment. Good idea???
Being from NY*

[ More ] November 11th, 2011 | 3 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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What would be the benefits of someone investing in my business idea?

I have an aqaintance who would like to put some money up front to either be a active partner or silent partner in my compnay but I would prefer to run the business and be the one to make the decisions. What would be the best options for this person who wants to invest? I [...]

[ More ] November 10th, 2011 | 2 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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How to pick companies for investing in?

We all know how Warren Buffet made his millions in investing in undervalued companies – hidden gems in the market that most people didn’t really care about. My question is, in these times when one is overloaded with information from every corner, how does one go about finding these kinds of companies. I mean, [...]

[ More ] November 9th, 2011 | 4 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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What is the best website for an introduction to investing/business?

I’m looking for a website/page (or book, but I don’t really want to spend money) which is a good introduction to investing and general investing/business terminology and concepts. I am a high-school student with little prior knowledge.

[ More ] November 4th, 2011 | 4 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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Some good beginners books for investing?

I’m 2 months into a bachelor of business financial planning but its moving slowly I want to learn more!!
Really interested in Investing and just wanted to know a few books that can teach me the basics/intermediate stuff.
Not get rich quick books.
Thanks in advance!
Haha yeah already have one of those .
Hoping more along the lines [...]

[ More ] October 28th, 2011 | 3 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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How to get started with investing?

I’ve recently become interested in starting some small investments. The only somewhat applicable knowledge I have is from micro/macroeconomics classes in high school a couple years ago, but that’s not enough to really get a good start on investing. I’m not looking to invest in anything specific yet, but I do want to be knowledgeable [...]

[ More ] October 27th, 2011 | No Comments | Posted in Investing |
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How do I start investing in stocks?

Im 18 years old and I really want to start investing in stocks. I know you have to have money to invest in stocks but isn’t there some cheap sites for stocks for starters? I really want to do this. I also wanted to know, how do you earn money from it? Like I understand [...]

[ More ] October 26th, 2011 | 2 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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How do you learn to make money in the stock market?

I just wanna know how does one learn everything they need to know about the stock market. How do you learn about companies? Are there any basics i should know about playing the stock market. Is there a book i can read, a website i can go to, a class at community colleges i can [...]

[ More ] October 23rd, 2011 | 6 Comments | Posted in mutual funds |
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How can a 15 year old with only £100 get started with investing in the stock market, mutual funds etc.?

I only have £100 from pocket money. I have always been a business-orientated person and I’m becoming more interested in stocks now. I want to get involved but the only thing is I don’t know how to get started. Plus I have little starting capital. With the little money and knowledge I have, how can [...]

[ More ] October 22nd, 2011 | 2 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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How does the stock market work?

How does the stock market work and how do I invest in it? Also how to use the stock market to get significant return on what you put in. Also what is the whole stock point system that is running along tickers on the bottom of TV channels and on other websites?

[ More ] October 20th, 2011 | 5 Comments | Posted in mutual funds |
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How can I start investing in Section 8 housing in Houston, TX?

I am thinking about partnering up with a friend of mine and invest in Section 8 housing. What’s the process and how long does it take?

[ More ] October 15th, 2011 | 4 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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How do i start investing in stocks?

I want to start investing in stocks, but i have no idea how to. I heard its good money, but i don’t understand where i need to go to start trading stocks, and how old does one have to be to make an account for investing in stocks. Also could you explain to me what [...]

[ More ] October 14th, 2011 | 11 Comments | Posted in Investing |
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I want to start investing my money in start up firms. Will I need to be registered?

I want to pool together 120k with 4 friends and form an LLC that supports start up small businesses. Will I need the LLC to be registered as an small business investor company?? We all are not accredited investors but as a side job want to invest in start ups.

[ More ] October 13th, 2011 | 1 Comment | Posted in Investing |
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How to account for transaction costs when investing a certain amount?

E.g. I want to invest 0000 in one stock. The transaction costs are .95 for the amount up to 000 and then 0.11%. How do I invest the closest amount to 0000 while incorporating the transactions costs? Is there a formula?

[ More ] October 12th, 2011 | 2 Comments | Posted in Investing |