On one hand, everyone is expecting a high amount of inflation as the Fed prints more money. TIPS are bound to the CPI which rises with inflation, although not as much as actual inflation.

On the other hand, I have heard concerns about the safety of Treasury bills because of the financial straits the US is in. See http://www.safehaven.com/article-4784.htm

Over the next year or two, should short-term investors seeking to preserve existing wealth (i.e., purchasing power) invest in TIPS or avoid them out of fear that US government debt instruments are no longer a safe place to park your dollars?

Georgianne

Do you have any investment tips for a rookie investor? I am using ameritrade. Any kind of information would be helpful such as (where to do stock research? any specific stocks that are good to buy?)

Kera

Im pretty nervous….I have a two bedroom home that I am renting out within 2 weeks…or at least until I find the appropriate renters. I have narrowed the add down to specific requirements to halfway screen calls such as a full deposit of $795 plus that amount for the first months rent, along with “On approval of credit”…..I will verify their employment, along with the rental they are currently leaving…(I know how to tell which “previous landlord” are phony)

So besides these things listed…Do you have any advice for a first time Landlord??? ANY advice will do………the more the better.
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When they call tomorrow, should I just tell them to stop by “Any time of the day next Tuesday/Wed/Thurs/Friday to get an application” or should I schedule appointments??? I will be there all of next week…..
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Annelle

things like stock market ,how they really function, mutual funds ,bonds,types of shares,insurance policy and premium etc etc and real estate .which books would you actually recommend for me since i am really serious about investment

Cyndy

Maybe I shouldn’t give you some of these, but I just have to:

Investment tips for 2007 For all of you
with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in
on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks.

Watch for these consolidations in 2007.

1.) Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W. R.Grace Co. Will merge and become:
Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.

2.) Polygram Records, Warner Bros., and Zesta Crackers join forces and become:
Poly, Warner Cracker.

3.) 3M will merge with Goodyear and and become:
MMMGood.

4. Zippo Manufacturing, Audi Motors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining will merge and become:
ZipAudiDoDa.

5. FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become:
FedUP.

6. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will become:
Fairwell Honeychild.

7. Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become:
Poupon Pants.

8. Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women will become:
Knott NOW!

And finally …

9. Victoria ’s Secret and Smith & Wesson will merge under the new name:
Titty Titty Bang Bang

Chelsie

I have $7000 and would like to make a $14000 purchase in June. Any investment tip on how I can double my $7000.

Kassie

i work one day a week now at a local lawyers office making more than minimum wage.
i used to wrk five days a week, but it was too much and my grades suffered

so, is it smarter to study harder, and not worry about work as much?
or try to work a little bit more, to really try and save money for the future

heres the thing, im definately going to college, but i know that between me and my parents that i wont be able to afford a private college. *and i dont want to be stuck with liek 100.000 dollars to pay off)

so what should i do? work more? or study more?

also, i save majority of my money and put it in CDs and such but is tehre anything else i could be doing to invest it?

thanks!

Darcy

I have a 401k acct thru my job and wants some feedback on what are some wise, practical, and steady investment (hi cap, conservative, low cap) I can consider. I don’t want to hit jackpot overnight but would like to invest wisely. Thank you

Burma

Investment tips for 2008

Maybe I shouldn’t give you some of these, but here goes:

Investment tips for 2008 for all of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks.

Watch for these consolidations in 2008.

1.) Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W. R. Grace Co. Will merge and become:

Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.

2.) PolyGram Records, Warner Bros., and Zesta Crackers join forces and become:

Poly, Warner Cracker.

3.) 3M will merge with Goodyear and become:

MMMGood.

4. Zippo Manufacturing, Audi Motors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining will merge and become:

ZipAudiDoDa .

5. FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become:

FedUP.

6. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will become:

Fairwell Honeychild.

7. Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become:

PouponPants.

8. Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women will become:

Knott NOW!

And finally ….

9. Victoria ’s Secret and Smith &Wesson will merge under the new name:

TittyTittyBang Bang

OH YOU KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO FORWARD THIS ONE………..

Bridget

Investment Tips 2008

With all the turmoil in the market today and the
collapse of Lehman Bros and Acquisition of Merrill
Lynch by Bank of America this might be some good
advice. For all of you with any money left, be
aware of the next expected mergers so that you can
get in on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks.
Watch for these consolidations later on this year:
1.) Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics,
Fuller Brush, and W R.
Grace Co. Will merge and become:

Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.

2.) Polygram Records, Warner Bros., and Zesta
Crackers join forces and
become:

Poly Warner Cracker.

3.) 3M will merge with Goodyear and become:

MMMGood.

4. Zippo Manufacturing, Audi Motors, Dofasco, and
Dakota Mining will
merge and become:

ZipAudiDoDa .

5. FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS,
and become:

FedUP.

6. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers
will become:

Fairwell Honeychild.

7. Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to
become:

PouponPants.

8. Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization
of Women will become:

Knott NOW!

And finally…

9. Victoria ’s Secret and Smith &Wesson will merge
under the new name:

TittyTittyBangBang

Joella