Posted 10/30/2008
Veracity of Company Financial Reports
Do figures lie and liars figure?
Question: There’s an old saying that figures lie and liars figure. I get that feeling whenever I read company financial reports. How can I independently verify that a company isn’t blowing smoke up my skirt?
Read More >>Posted 10/24/2008
What's a 403(b) Plan?
Question: Everybody knows about 401(k) plans. Can you discuss 403(b) plans? I think I might be eligible. Read More >>
Posted 10/15/2008
Beer and Liquor Investment
Question: My son wants to invest in beer/liquor companies on the
theory that people will always drink and will be drinking more because
of the recent financial downturn. Leaving aside the ethicality of such
investment, would you recommend this? Read More >>
Posted 10/08/2008
Should I Buy Property Now?
Question: I hate to sound like a vulture, but with all the home
foreclosures, there’s a lot of opportunities to pick up relatively
cheap properties. Do you think now’s the time to buy? Read More >>
Posted 09/19/2008
College Tuition and Tax Advantages
Question: I’ve heard of tax advantages you can get by setting up
different types of college savings plans. I want to help my
granddaughter with her tuition. Could you tell me where to get
information on some plans that would also help me save on taxes? Read More >>
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