Recent content by fanfairs

Thanks for your input BigMoney. I currently have monies going into the Small-Cap Index fund and am wondering if I should also transfer that money into the Extended Market Fund (VEXMX). I never see the Small-Cap fund mentioned as an investment choice in anything I've read so far and that concerns...

Different sources have mentioned putting monies into the market though "dollar cost averaging" and others saying this is a bad idea. For me, I think this is the way to go for money coming regularly from ones paycheck, etc... but what about large amounts of money? I currently have been putting...

In the article on this site:  "How much should I be paying in fees and commissions" it mentions to place cash balances into a money market fund that has waved their management fee.  Just wondering how you go about finding one of these funds?

Okay I've been reading all the articles on this site.  Really really good I must say.  Now I have some questions. After what I've read, I'm strongly reconsidering my decision to buy a house in a few years when I return to the States.  What John says about home ownership really makes sense to...

Thanks to all three of you for your input. So I'm assuming, in this case, your all agreeing I should stay with my CD?

Hope someone can help me with my question.  Nearly two months ago I purchased a 5 year CD at 3.95% for $30,000 (to purchase a house when I return to the States in about 3 years).  Now I'm wondering if I should have instead purchased Treasury bills/notes through TreasuryDirect (still have to...

Hello. I wanted to introduce myself. I am a 40 year old Fed Gov't worker and have had enough already! Trying to educate myself to make my early escape (say in 15 years or less ... maybe if I get lucky I'll receive the golden boot around 53-54). Just started reading investment books (though I've...