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?

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?

Please recommend software for personal finance and budgeting?

JLM asked: I am interested in a good program that will interact with my bank online, for personal finance (IRA’s, 401K, mutual funds) as well as household budgets and debt reduction/mgmnt. I don’t need business software. I have Quicken Deluxe but have not installed it yet. I’m sick of keeping track of things on paper!