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How would this have affected the 1929 stock market crash?

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 29, 2010 .

Skywarn storm spotter MAN-477A asked: If someone were to travel back to 1929 and tell the whole world the stock market was going to crash and everyone took their money out f the stock market. Would this have prevented people from losing money or some how make the economy worse? Would the economy be different [...]

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WHat companys in the stock market are currently paying dividends?

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 29, 2010 .

minarhenaye asked: Im playing the stock market gam and losing, i need to learn of new companys so me and my partner can have a chance.Dan letourneau

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Why would people want to invest in the stock market?

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 27, 2010 .

Correct 0.8% of the Time asked: I am doing an econ essay and I need many advantages and disadvantages of investing in the stock market. Thanks.Gen Beaudoin

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How Hard Is It To Make Money In The Stock Market?

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 27, 2010 .

what the? 515 asked: Hi i’m new to the stock market and I don’t know much about it other than the basics. I’ve done a lot of research and i’m ready to begin investing. I want to start out slow by only using around $80-$120. Is it reasonable to think I can double or triple [...]

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How does expected inflation affect yield curve and stock market?

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 27, 2010 .

mokness89 asked: Why does expected inflation drive up bond yields? And if the inflation is lower than expected, how does that news help the stock market rise?Sylvie L.

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Wow, what a tough week!

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 25, 2010 .

Wall Street was looking for improving results from the housing market numbers on Tuesday and Wednesday, but instead all they got was two black eyes. Double Ouch! The existing homes sales report for May was released on Tuesday, and in a word, it was disappointing.  May closed sales were unexpectedly down 2.2% from April (though [...]

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Can someone help me understand the stock market?

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 24, 2010 .

waterlily asked: Ok, so the market has been going down the past few weeks. 1) Does this mean that people are selling off their stocks? 2) Why would selling your stocks make the market fall? 3) If I own a stock, and then someone else who owns the same stock decides to sell, why does [...]

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What effect does the stock market really have?

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 24, 2010 .

Crazed D asked: Just how much of the economy is tied to the stock market?Free Investing Lessons

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U.S. real estate market stepped up to the plate this week… and struck out, again

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 23, 2010 .

U.S. real estate market went to bat this week… and struck out, yet again. on three consecutive pitches actually. Strike one was on Monday… when the Treasury released its latest numbers on the Home Affordable Modification Program. The background: 1.24 M borrowers enrolled in the program — which was launched with the hope of helping [...]

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Can a regular investor make money in a secular bear market?

Posted by Eric LeRiche | June 23, 2010 .

It’s a common misconception that you cannot make money in a secular bear market (such as we are in right now).  This belief is especially prevalent among retirement savers.  The general thinking is that a secular bear market must surely mean the end of one’s retirement dreams. And you know what?  They are absolutely correct!  [...]

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