Im just a beginner in investing and been reading lot of investing forums on the net. I can't understand when someone ask's what mutual fund you have? or what stock do you have? nobody replies with an answer. they just beat around the bush or use a general name like "energy stocks". hardly ever...
Its nice to see everyone is open about there financials. Im 41 yrs old, my home is paid off for $ 425,000. with $550,000 in the money market 4.5%. I want to down size home and semi-retire in 4 years. although my 1st investment yesterday got me worried. I took $200,000 1/2 in a balanced mutual...