Archive for the ‘Investing’ Category

Secure Your Future by Investing in Bonds

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Ron Victor asked: For any financial plan, bonds are the core element to invest and grow wealth. It can be defined as a debt security. When you purchase a bond, you are lending money to an issuer such as government, municipality, corporation, federal agency or other entity. In return for ...

What is the difference between Corporate Bonds and Corporate Debt Funds?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

ac26xp asked: For example I can buy shares of the exchange traded fund: IShares S&P US Preferrd Stock Index Fund (PFF), which is classified as a Corporate Debt Funds BBB-Rated. Is a corporate debt fund like PFF a collection of corporate bonds? Thanks !TRACY

How do you have your 401K currently invested among stocks, bonds, and cash?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Matthew Smit asked: Please give your age as well as the percentage breakdown of stocks, bonds, and cash in your 401K. Myself, I am 31 years old and am 50% bonds and 50% cash and 0% stocks. I am trying to get a sampling of how others are ...

What type of savings bonds are the best to buy?

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Jay B asked: I looked into the treasury direct website and I see that the I-Bonds have a 4.84% interest rate, this seems like a good rate. Is this the best type of bond I can purchase, if not which one is best and why. I will choose ...

How can i buy and redeem UAE National Bonds from other country?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

yerepramo asked: I am an expat in the UAE and I am UAE National Bonds Holder, I'm planning to leave United Arab Emirates soon, but i still want to keep my savings if i can buy and redeem it from outside the UAE. Is it possible for me to buy and ...

Are Bonds As Safe As They Seem?

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Jim Pretin asked: If you are new to investing perhaps you are not familiar with bonds. Before you get started, you need to understand some of the risks associated with bond investing. Most people assume that all interest-bearing securities are completely risk free, but this is not the case. Even ...

How should I start investing in bonds, or buy company shares?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Smiley asked: I'm planning to invest in bonds/stocks, and purchase company shares. Can anyone help me how can I get started. I want to invest in bonds that is 1 year or more. Thanks!MAXIMO

Issuance of Mvd Bonds by Surety Bond Company

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Ron Victor asked: Motor vehicle dealer bond forms major part of different kinds of surety bonds issued all over the world. Generally, everybody knows that surety bonds comprises lot of bonds, particularly motor vehicle dealer bond fetches more demand among the applicants. Motor vehicle dealer bond is considered has a ...

Remarkable Changes of Surety Bond

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Ron Victor asked: Surety bond has made remarkable changes in the surety market during these past few years. Nowadays most of the people started realizing the uses and performance of the surety bond. Most of the companies started issuing the surety bond at different types and at different premium value. ...

How do bonds work. I want to know how they figure out how much money I will get from them in 20 yrs?

Friday, August 7th, 2009

happydawg asked: I have about $1500 dollars in I bonds. How do I know what the return is on them in about 20 years. What else should I invest in. I am a single 42 yr old RN with my kids on there own. I have a 403B ...