Nickname: jim

Review: There's a time for stocks and a time for bonds. With earnings return per dollar of investment and dividends low, bonds will do. But with long term bonds paying poorly, short is better. With inflation sure to come, those long term rates will go up and stocks will continue to disappoint. So, take the safe course, short term treasuries and wait. Better times will return.

Date reviewed: Apr 10, 2006 11:34 AM

Nickname: Mark

Review: As corporations all move toward 401(k)s instead of pensions, we are expected to become a nation of portfolio managers. The vast majority of people don't have a clue about how to structure and maintain a diversified portfolio. Finance needs to be a required course in all high schools and colleges.

Date reviewed: Apr 7, 2006 12:01 AM

Nickname: Kool

Review: Investors should forget about equities altogether. A few of the top people and boards of directors of these companies are using company funds like its their piggybanks. The stock market is a fool's game. Invest in a variety of treasuries and insured bank CDs. You might want to try some investment- grade company bonds. At the end of the day you will end up with more money than you started with.

Date reviewed: Apr 6, 2006 11:10 PM