Comments on: 5 Smart Investments for 2010

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:06:46 +0000

Regarding buying a home vs. renting, I think it really depends on each person’s priorities and comfort level and what they are willing to sacrifice in exchange for ‘owning property’. The amount of rent I pay is only a fraction of what it would cost me if I owned the house I’m living in. I don’t pay any property taxes or maintenance costs for large appliances, roof cleaning, windows cleaning, etc.

By: Belmont Thornton

Belmont Thornton — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:20:03 +0000

I will always go for investing in a home as it is an asset and one of the basic requirements for social security. Anyways, it is a nice post.

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:47:15 +0000

Great tips! I’m not exactly a big roller, nor am I in debt, but these are all things I can seriously look into! I’m a little leery of investing in property right now though, I’ve had a round of unemployment during the recession already… I think I’ll wait for another year or so until I feel stable again. Another good investment idea is life insurance. It’s a great way to invest in your families protection!

By: ParisGirl111

ParisGirl111 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:15:28 +0000

In response to paying off debt, I think it is wise to pay off the 16% credit card before investing in stocks and mutual funds. Just think, you are getting a 16% return on your money when you pay off that credit card..just look at the amount of interest on your statement each month…that money could be staying in your pocket!

By: sioux falls cars

sioux falls cars — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:48:51 +0000

I don’t think my home is an investment. It takes so much in upkeep every year.

By: penny

penny — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:51:41 +0000

working on the second home idea but expensive out here in new england, picked up some oil gas shale plays.

By: Daddy Paul

Daddy Paul — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:55:19 +0000

A home may not be an investment to some but with prices like this it is a highly leveraged investment. Further when you rent what do you have to show for all of your payments? Canceled checks?

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:12:31 +0000

All I am trying to do in 2010 is max out my Roth and contribute to my mutual fund.

By: aa

aa — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:05:42 +0000

Primary residence is a cost, not an investment – real estate tax + insurance + maintenance