What forms of private investment prospered as a result of the European Union and its lead up?

Posted by admin on Oct 4th, 2008

stratmagic asked: I ask this strictly from an investment/capitalist standpoint. If you could go back in a time machine to a pre European Union, what what would you have invested in, or withdrawn from? Please no political bloviating, and please speak in terms of a private investor, not large imperial motives.

What are the top websites for investment and mutual fund research?

Posted by admin on Oct 2nd, 2008

flyboop_2000 asked: I am in the initial stages of building my investment portfolio and I am very adamant about doing all the research I can prior to purchasing mutual funds. I have heard mixed reviews about some of the top investment sites (i.e. MorningStar, etc.). Which sites do you think are the best [...]

What is the best way to handle large investment losses on my taxes?

Posted by admin on Oct 1st, 2008

Ed R asked: I really screwed up and have over $50,000 in investment losses this year! Our gross income from salaries for this year will only be around $50,000.
In addition, I lost $5000 in my Roth IRA. I just read that I can only deduct $3,000 in investment losses. [...]