Finance – Economy – Money – Crisis

Financial Crisis Question by I am KING *Ignostic*: How would you relate the causes of the Great Depression to the causes of the late 2000s financial crisis? Are they in any way relatable? Due to financial innovation its hard to relate something that happened 80 years ago, but is there any causal relationship? Thank you. [...]

Money creation Question by : If I were to get a business license for my business before the end of the year, what would it do to my taxes? Assuming I don’t get any extra orders I’d be officially running at -2000.00 dollars. I am just curious if it is wiser to get my business [...]

Finance definition Question by Ashley G: Would Apple (AAPL) be Considered a Monopolistic Company or an Oligopoly? I’m 13 years old, and have an odd fascination with economics, finance, and business. So I’m not some junior in high school looking for an easy way out of her homework. I’m writing notes for myself regarding economics [...]

America Crisis Question by Mama Sarah Nichole: Would this work to stimulate the economy? I do not pretend to be some great scholar, so my view on this may be totally wrong, if so, please say so and why it wouldn’t work. I’d love to know. I see the government trying to find ways to [...]

Money Crisis Question by besitos111: what would happen if everyone stopped spending money on unnecessary things as we americans just love to do? If everyone stops spending money like they’ve been told to do during this economic crisis, wouldn’t that in essence further weaken our economy? Best answer: Answer by good2baliveI dont’ think so. I [...]

Online investing Question by McLovin4567: I want to start online investing, however i only have 2k. What would be the best online service to use? Best answer: Answer by CFPwunaBI’ve used Scottrade for about 4 years now, I’ve never had any issues, I recommend them highly. You only need $ 500 to open an account, [...]

Money Crisis Question by CANDYS: Would it a bad idea to withdraw some money from a Wachovia account? My friend has money in a Wachovia account. If he withdrawls right now (during the economic crisis we’re having) would that not be smart? Should he wait until things are better? (It’s $ 5,000). Thanks I mean, [...]

Business Finance Question by beachbum: Why would business/finance students NOT want to participate in adventurous activities? Apart from the obvious fears like drowning, heights, spiders. Some adventurous activities include: kayaking, caving, hiking, surfing, rock climbing, rafting. In a speech I’m giving, I’m trying to persuade students in my class to take up an outdoor activity [...]

Finance Question by H: Would people work in banking/finance industry more likely to success in their own investments than others? Because of their insight and knowledge of the business, investment options, and trends? Just curious. I would imagine ordinary folks may be able to be money savvy to a certain level over time but probably [...]

Money Question by David L: How much money would I get for used books? I’m planning to sell my books to a used book store, and I was wondering how much money I would get for them. I live in Ontario, Canada, the tax here is 15%, and I was wondering: How much money can [...]