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Personal Financial Advisor?

Topic: Investing ,    Subtopic: Tags: Questions

At what point should someone consider engaging the services of a personal financial advisor?  Besides ensuring they have a FINRA license, are there other certifications I should care about?  ...

asked: UTC 2020-07-08 07:31 PM
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How do I maximize my 401K investments in a Covid-19 world?

Topic: Investing ,    Subtopic: Tags: 401k mutual funds retirement covid19 e

In this turbulent time period, I'd like to make sure I'm maximizing my returns in my 401K, or at least minimalizing my losses as the case may be. I'm 44 and plan to work for at least 10 more years. What types of mutual funds should I be focused on now and which types should I avoid. Large-cap, smal...

asked: UTC 2020-07-10 10:28 AM
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What are some ways for someone under the age of 18 to get their start at investing?

Topic: Investing ,    Subtopic: Stock Market Tags: stocks investing question advice

I am currently 17 and have always found the stock market to be incredibly interesting. I have not been able to find a way for someone like me to start investing so I was curious if it was even possible....

asked: UTC 2020-07-10 03:34 PM
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Can I take out a new construction loan while I still hold a mortgage on my current home (assuming that my income can't support payments for both)?

Topic: Investing ,    Subtopic: Tags: home building construction mortgages

My plan would be to sell my current home as soon as possible after I move into my new home, but I can't build my new home without a new construction loan.  Is this a Catch-22?...

asked: UTC 2020-07-11 05:59 PM
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Netflix is down >9% in after-hours trading after a quarterly earnings miss: buy, sell or hold?

Topic: Investing ,    Subtopic: Stock Market

Just like it says on the tin. Buy? Sell? Hold?...

asked: UTC 2020-07-16 10:37 PM
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How do you know when it's the right time to short a stock like Tesla?

Topic: Investing ,    Subtopic: Stock Market Tags: covid19 covid short tesla

I think there are a lot of opportunities to short stocks in a Covid world. I'm wondering if there are some leading indicators or other signs that it's the right time to short a stock. As I evaluate the market for automobiles, it seems like, in the short-term, they will continue taking a big hit. How...

asked: UTC 2020-07-23 11:30 AM
image peter_yeargin (1406)
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What is a "zombie fund" in investing?

Topic: Investing ,    Subtopic:

I'm a begineer when it comes to private equity, and am really confused with the term "zombie fund". Was wondering if someone could explain what "zombie fund" means in simple comprehensible language. ...

asked: UTC 2020-07-24 08:16 PM
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What is a "non-accredited" angel investor?

Topic: Investing ,    Subtopic:

I am trying to create a start-up and I am looking for some angel investors, but I am not that knowledgeable about the field. What is a "non-accredited" angel investor? Should I only be looking to work with accredited investors or is it not a big difference?...

asked: UTC 2020-08-05 06:53 PM
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