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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 ...

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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?

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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 ...

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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.

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