What is a bond? Why might I want to purchase one?

http://www.ourluckydime.com/questions/86/if-i-want-to-hold-some-of-my-cash-reserves-in-other-currencies-how-would-i-do-it How does this work? Where does the profit or loss come f …

I keep hearing these mentioned all over the news but still haven't been able to get a simple answer as to what they are for.

I only have one bank and one investment bank, but I have several accounts among the two institutions. Should I open other accounts as part of a diversification pattern? Is it a …

We've all heard Warren Buffet's advice that if you're not an active investor, you should dump your money into a low cost index fund, effectively investing in the future of the mark …

I'd love to start investing in green energy, but (a) I don't have the time or inclination to research individual companies, and (b) I'd like to diversify, even within a small niche …

Which online broker do you use to buy stock? I've heard of Zecco and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them.

If I have to ask the question then the answer is probably that I shouldn't be but alas. I've had success over the last couple years picking stocks. The gains from the winners have …

Looking at the following diversification strategy for a long term portfolio (25 years from retirement) What do you think?

What is the best online tutorial to learn calculating DCF (Discounted Cash Flow )for a stock?

Why would I want to convert my existing 401K to a Roth IRA? Also today at a company meeting with a financial adviser, he mentioned that new rules go in to effect in 2010 with respe …