Questions from Personal Finance

Q: Investing abroad has substantial individual asset risk. Why invest in it

Investing abroad has substantial individual asset risk. Why invest in it then?

Q: Why can real estate be an attractive portfolio holding?

Why can real estate be an attractive portfolio holding?

Q: What are the strengths of mutual funds?

What are the strengths of mutual funds?

Q: What types of investments are most appropriate for short-term needs

What types of investments are most appropriate for short-term needs?

Q: Define risk management.

Define risk management.

Q: How is whole life insurance able to maintain a flat payment?

How is whole life insurance able to maintain a flat payment?

Q: Josh earns $80,000 a year. He would like

Josh earns $80,000 a year. He would like to purchase a home and applies for a mortgage from the bank. The bank requires that the debt not exceed 28 percent of his annual income. With the current down...

Q: Assuming continuing payments, will the cash value of whole life always

Assuming continuing payments, will the cash value of whole life always go up over a life cycle? Why?

Q: Contrast variable and universal life insurance.

Contrast variable and universal life insurance.

Q: Why is diversification important in risk management?

Why is diversification important in risk management?