Archive for the ‘Personal Finance’ Category

How is stock treated when determining Medicaid assets?

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Neonzeus asked: Assume 100 shares of stock, purchased for $1 share many years ago. This stock is now worth $10 share. I understand that the stock will be listed as an asset, but should it be listed as an asset at its actual value, or its value less ...

What does the current stock market crisis mean to low income people?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

SeekingTruth&Answers asked: Lately everyone is worried about the stock market but I'm curious about how this affects low income people? I don't have stocks, and I don't have money in a bank, so how will this affect me if things get worse with the stock market?

What is the difference between a stock and a share?

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

plip asked: As far as I can understand a stock and a share may have the same meaning. How can they be distinguished from one another when used? How can I understand when a stock means a share or it means all shares equaled to capitalization of a company. How ...

Does anyone know any good stock tips?

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

bopay asked: Does anyone know any stock tips or which way the market should be going in the next few years? Any help would be greatly appreciated.