http://answers.oreilly.com/tag/investing Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:16:16 +0000 60 http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1573-how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-down-market-when-youre-nearing-retirement/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:16:16 +0000 http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1573-how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-down-market-when-youre-nearing-retirement/ http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1546-how-to-make-dividends-work-for-you/ Although the dividends investments pay may seem small, they are a big part of the long-term returns you receive. The key to success is reinvesting those dividends into additional shares of stocks or b... Thu, 27 May 2010 20:28:29 +0000 http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1546-how-to-make-dividends-work-for-you/ http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1538-making-the-most-of-limited-investment-choices/ Most company sponsored 401(k) and 403(b) plans offer limited investment choices. To make the most of those choices, look at all the options offered by your different accounts (your company’s 401k, y... Wed, 26 May 2010 21:14:10 +0000 http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1538-making-the-most-of-limited-investment-choices/ http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1532-smart-moves-to-pay-less-taxes-on-investments/ Sometimes, you have to put higher-taxed investments into taxable accounts. For example, if you’re saving for a short-term goal, stocks may be too risky, so you put your money in bonds or bond funds,... Wed, 26 May 2010 00:03:26 +0000 http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1532-smart-moves-to-pay-less-taxes-on-investments/ http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1507-spend-less-get-out-of-debt-save-more-and-have-money-to-invest/ If you spend all the money you earn, your retirement won’t be pretty. On average, Americans save only 1% to 4% of their disposable income each year. Although the average U.S. savings rate has gone u... Mon, 17 May 2010 18:36:48 +0000 http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1507-spend-less-get-out-of-debt-save-more-and-have-money-to-invest/ http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1480-how-to-build-a-bucket-list/ Like the advice for brainstorming sessions, don’t hold back. Your first pass at a bucket list can contain every dream you have a hankering for—no matter how far-fetched. If you dream of owning an ... Wed, 12 May 2010 21:50:21 +0000 http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1480-how-to-build-a-bucket-list/ http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1469-three-simple-tips-if-you-don%e2%80%99t-have-40-years-to-invest/ Sure, time is big help when you’re investing for big financial goals, but it isn’t the only answer. You can still reach your goals with less time to prepare: it just takes a little more discipline... Tue, 11 May 2010 17:20:19 +0000 http://answers.oreilly.com/topic/1469-three-simple-tips-if-you-don%e2%80%99t-have-40-years-to-invest/