401K Financial Planning

eru_desu94 asked:

I have to do a stock market project and choose a stock on the New York Stock Exchange…?

Any suggestions….???


Question posted courtesy of: Jill

JaiMiN asked:

I was in the States as an international student. Since i have completed my studies i have come back to my home country. What i want to ask is, can i still invest in Bonds, Equity, CD’s, etc…through my bank a/c, which is active. I will not be investing more than $5000. I do have a Social Security Numer and a active checking a/c(which i had opened up while my stay over there), and now even plan on opening up a savings a/c with the same bank. Would i be able to do that(invest) without any problems? Like from immigration office or the govt. Any help would be appriciated. Thanks.


Question posted courtesy of: Dawn

Jason asked:

I’m doing some research because I want to become a real-estate agent. A lot of answers I found talks about “investing” once you become an agent. Does that mean “investing” your own personal money or your companys’ money? If your poor, how do you invest your own money in real estate?


Question posted courtesy of: Scott

Nick asked:

I have been trading using stock simulation software for a while to learn about the stock market. I have few questions regarding the real stock market. I have total of 5 questions, i am posting 2 here, rest in a different thread. Big thanks in advance for the help. Please help
1) Sometimes my simulator won’t let me buy big volumes of certain stocks (for e.g.: yesterday I tried to buy 2000 of McDonald’s stock and did not let me, I had to reduce that to 500). Does it happen in real time where you cannot buy so many because there is not enough in the market?

2) How much time does it take to process a stock order, buy and sell? If it only takes few seconds and I knew a stock is going up, couldn’t I buy some and sell before the trend falls? I am also thinking someone can short a stock while trending down. (Provided the discount broker gives real time stock price)
I cannot test any of the above using my simulator because it takes 20 minutes to process an order.


Question posted courtesy of: Marcus

mkb_2700 asked:

What is a Mutual Fund?

The idea behind a mutual fund is simple: Many people pool their money in a fund, which invests in various securities. Each investor shares proportionately in the fund’s investment returns — the income (dividends or interest) paid on the securities and any capital gains or losses caused by sales of securities the fund holds.

Every mutual fund has a manager, also called an investment adviser, who directs the fund’s investments according to the fund’s objective, such as long-term growth, high current income, or stability of principal. Depending on its objective, a fund may invest in stocks, bonds, cash investments, or a combination of these financial assets.
Please answer.


Question posted courtesy of: Geraldine

Lola Belle asked:

I am only 25 currently and I was wondering about some suggestions for investing for the short term (5-10 years) and for retirement. I really want to start up a photography business within the next year to year and a half and was wanting some quick investing tips for getting a jump start on it. I could put about $200-$400 a month away in investments right now. In 6 months that may change with my job (possibly more in about 6 months, raise time ). We already invest in a Roth IRA right now. Wanting to invest more for the future. Tips and Tricks greatly appreciated.


Question posted courtesy of: Clyde