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9:04 am
April 27, 2014
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colormefrugal
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Hi Barb,
I have a question for you! It's about commodities. Which investors (age, income, other characteristics?) should add commodities to their portfolios, and why would/should you do it? If you recommend it, which ones and why?
Thanks Barb!!
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1:03 pm
April 27, 2014
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Larry @ The Skilled Investor
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colormefrugal said:
Hi Barb,
I have a question for you! It's about commodities. Which investors (age, income, other characteristics?) should add commodities to their portfolios, and why would/should you do it? If you recommend it, which ones and why?
Thanks Barb!!
Regarding commodities, here is my short commentary and a permanent link to an excellent research paper by Bhardwaj, Gorton, and Rouwenhorst:
"Fooling Some of the People All of the Time:
The Inefficient Performance and Persistence of Commodity Trading Advisors"
This downloadable Acrobat paper costs nothing but your time to read it, and it is an eye-opener.
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2:31 pm
April 28, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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HI Larry and Color,
I look forward to weighing in on commodities and will ping you when I write the post. In the meantime, check out Larry's research, it looks promising.
Best, Barbara
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9:37 am
May 15, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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RootofGood said:
Here's my Q:
I know I should have some bonds in my portfolio, but the rates are still near record lows. Should I still invest in bonds, knowing there's a decent chance I will lose money over the short to intermediate term?
Serious question, and I keep punting from making the decision. :)
Feel free to include a link to me! Thanks
Here is your response "Should I Invest in Bonds Even Though I Might Lose Money?
If you have a diversified investment portfolio with stock and bond holdings, you must read this article.
Thanks to Justin for a great question!!!
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5:38 pm
June 9, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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evolvingPF said:
Why should I care about risk at all for investments that I won't use for 40+ years? Shouldn't I be swinging for the fences to get the highest possible return? For example, having a diversified stock fund but nothing in bonds or other investment classes.
Please link to Evolving Personal Finance. Thanks, Barb!
Your post is live today, Why Should I Care About Investment Risk If I'm Young?
I welcome feedback, especially from investors.
Do you agree or disagree?
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12:42 pm
July 5, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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Brian@Luke1428 said:
This is great Barbara! Here's mine:
What percentage of my stock investments, if any, should I allocate towards international stocks and emerging markets (the latter of which seems to have more volatility)?
HI Brian and anyone reading this, I've finally answered this international investing question. It's such a great question that I'm devoting 2 posts to respond. The first one is live: International Stock Investing Guidelines-Part 1. Check it out and tell me what you think.
Also, this offer is still open if anyone else has investing questions they'd like answered!!
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8:45 am
July 7, 2014
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Hi Barbara, Here's my question…
I would like to invest my emergency fund (about 10k). However I would like it to be fairly safe and easy to withdraw should I need it.
Jon Rhodes – Affiliate Help
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9:14 am
July 7, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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John, I actually have a great idea for this one, but I need to understand something first; Are you in the UK? Do you have access to investing in US Treasury i bonds? Let me know and I'll put your question in the queue.
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9:17 am
July 7, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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Barbara Friedberg said:
Brian@Luke1428 said:
This is great Barbara! Here's mine:
What percentage of my stock investments, if any, should I allocate towards international stocks and emerging markets (the latter of which seems to have more volatility)?
HI Brian and anyone reading this, I've finally answered this international investing question. It's such a great question that I'm devoting 2 posts to respond. The first one is live: International Stock Investing Guidelines-Part 1. Check it out and tell me what you think.
Also, this offer is still open if anyone else has investing questions they'd like answered!!
Hi all Yakezier's, as stated above, I got a bit carried away with Brian's question and turned it into a 2 article post. The second section is live today: International Stock Investing Guidelines-Part 2
I'm really curious about how you invest internationally, and also those of you outside the U.S.
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5:04 pm
July 7, 2014
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debtandthegirl
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What is the best investment you can make in your 20's?
Natalie
Debtandthegirl.com
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9:08 pm
July 7, 2014
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Mom Cents
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Are online discount brokers (like E*Trade) a good starting place for new investors with little capital? If not, where would you recommend someone start? Also, any resources for someone stepping out of debt and wanting to step into that next phase.
My website is MomMakesCents: http://www.mommakescents.com
Thanks for this! Great idea!
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6:10 pm
July 26, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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debtandthegirl said:
What is the best investment you can make in your 20's?
Natalie
Debtandthegirl.com
Your question is a good one, and you are now in line:). I will let you know by email and in the forum when I tackle your question. Thanks.
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6:11 pm
July 26, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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Mom Cents said:
Are online discount brokers (like E*Trade) a good starting place for new investors with little capital? If not, where would you recommend someone start? Also, any resources for someone stepping out of debt and wanting to step into that next phase.
My website is MomMakesCents: http://www.mommakescents.com
Thanks for this! Great idea!
Another good one! You're in line and I'll let you know when the question is answered on the forum, and by email if you post or send me yours. Thanks, Barb
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10:30 am
July 27, 2014
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BoostCompanies
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Is it better to buy a really small part of big businesses' stocks on the stock market or to buy bigger part of local businesses' stocks (in which we can have an influence)?
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4:55 pm
July 28, 2014
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Mom Cents
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Barbara Friedberg said:
Mom Cents said:
Are online discount brokers (like E*Trade) a good starting place for new investors with little capital? If not, where would you recommend someone start? Also, any resources for someone stepping out of debt and wanting to step into that next phase.
My website is MomMakesCents: http://www.mommakescents.com
Thanks for this! Great idea!
Another good one! You're in line and I'll let you know when the question is answered on the forum, and by email if you post or send me yours. Thanks, Barb
Great!!! I'm subscribed to this thread so I will get the notification when my turn is up.
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6:06 pm
July 28, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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Hi Yakezie friends who have asked investing questions. I tackled 3 today, targeted at beginning investors.
Stop by to read 3 Investing Questions and Answers
I answered the questions answered from:
Poor Student
Debt and the Girl
and
Mom Cents
Chime in with your input!
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1:43 pm
August 25, 2014
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Barbara Friedberg
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Moneysma said:
What investment strategy should a couple use if they are in a high tax bracket and want to minimize taxes on their investments?
YIkes, this is taking longer than I anticipated. Thanks for being so patient with the responses.
Money Smart Guides and all,
Your questions are wonderful!!!
Here is the answer to
What to Invest In If I’m In a High Tax Bracket
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