What are the best investments during an economic depression?

MoMo asked: Not to be all doom and gloom, but in my opinion, the writing is on the wall regarding the economy, the real estate and financial markets, and I am extremely worried about the future. So what are the best investments during serious recessions or even depressions or hyperinflation? I’m not simply [...]

How often should an investments manager be in touch?

motomanmatt asked: I use a financial planner, and he manages my investments – $140,000 in stocks and mutual funds. Over the course of a year how often should he be in touch?

What do I do about my bank account and investments while I backpack around the world ?

BarCo asked: I am planning to quit my job, sell all my belongings, end the lease on my apertment, take my savings and travel around for a year. I need to maintain cirtain things while I am on the road like a bank account and my investments, I can do all the administrative stuff online [...]

What are some good investments for the imminent inflation crisis that will soon hit us?

lostdragonballs asked: Im looking for investments that will increase during an inflationary period. Im not looking for arguments or opinions on if/when its going to happen just investments strategies that have a good potential to increase during inflationary periods.

Thanks,
Paul
REIT is the only thing I can remotely invest in in my company 401k plan so [...]

What happens to a persons assets and investments if he gets deported?

trustburton asked: He lived in the US as a permentant resident since he was a child. He got convicted with a crime when he was in his adolencent years. Ever since that one conviction he has been a hardworking resident for 13 years and have no problems with the law. Now he has grown [...]

How do I take control of my investments from a financial advisor?

seal asked: I have an advisor who isn’t advising very well. I’m not getting much bang for the fees that I pay. The investments I’ve made on my own are outperforming the funds my advisor controls. I don’t really want to transfer to another advisor, who will do the same job of [...]

What is the opitmal way to diversify my investments?

calmarnet asked: I always hear people saying that diversifying your investments. I would like to know what exactly it means. I checked many places like wikipedia or the capital asset pricing model. None of them states clearly what exactly diversifying means in real practice.

What kind of investments could I get for my newborn daughter for long term financial gain?

Randall M asked: I want to give her a good if not great start once she is 18. I hope to have a good enough investment to at least pay for college, but I would love to find one that would have her set up financially even after college.

I know very little about investments, [...]

Which is better way to start investments in US , life insurance or mutual funds?

elan asked: Hi I would like to start in investments,what are the top rated companies in life insurance or mutual funds?which gives more profit?

What type of investments can a college student invest in?

Doctorv21 asked: I make about $500 a month on my part time job. I’m sitting out of school for a semester because I’m on academic suspension. I’m waiting on a job from the government or at Wallgreens full-time. In my current situation what kind of investments can I do? Also I’m changing my major to [...]