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Is Edward Jones Investments in every town across america?

Opinions about Edward Jones Investments? I've been with them for a while now and am not sure about how they handle my investments. It feels like their fees are just a bit high and I don't feel I'm getting much direction in my portfolio. I know this is supposed to be a self-directed investment company but what do I need them for if I have to make up my own mind on stock, mutual funds and bonds.

Edward Jones Investments? I was wondering what it was like to work for edward jones and why it's a good or bad place to have a career. I'd also like to know what a typical day of work would consist of and what the salary is for the first two years of work are. the position is a financial advisor

What are the financial rewards as an Edward Jones Investment Rep? I'm considering applying for the IR position with Edward Jones. 1)Please can you give me an idea of what I can expect in terms of financial rewards over say the 1st 5 years (longer if you have an idea)? 2) Any tips on how to get through the interview process - I understand it's a 3 stage process. 3) Any tips on what I can do to increase my chances of success? 4) Any other useful tips re: success in the IR position at Edward Jones. Thanks in advance for yoru help, all.

Discount broker: Is Edward D Jones a discount broker? Discount Broker: Is Edward D Jones investments considered a discount broker? Are they a good place to start an investment program?

Has an Edward Jones Investment Rep ripped anyone else off? Have they sent you into funds that were not optimal funds, but rather funds that allowed the rep to meet his monthly quota? What are you guys EDJ brokers? I'm talking about the 6% load fees associated with their subpar funds. I made every dollar back when I stopped listening to this EDJ guy and when I started doing my own investing on Fidelity. Just curious to see if others have wised up and stopped allowing EDJ to send them into losses where only the broker profits.

i have a check from a private party from edward jones investment where can i cash in cadillac mi?

did Edward Jones investment buy out circuit city?

Has anyone ever had a experience with Edward Jones investment company? A recruiter has contacted me....? I think it would be a good opportunity but I believe it is commision based and I am not able to take that chance right now, I was just looking for more insight on the company-thanks

Edward Jones? I am looking into different investment options, and I am leaning toward an advisor recommended by Dave Ramsey. He is 2 hours away, but like I said, he is recommended. There are 3 Edward Jones offices in my town, which makes me VERY skeptical about using them just becuase they are local. Has anyone heard anything about Edward Jones, either good or bad? I'm leaning towards the out of town advisor just because I'm afraid to put my money with someone who can open an office with little or no training (I looked into working for them a few years ago). Opinions, facts? Thanks I know they are a national company, but like I said, there are literally 3 of them in my town, and it is a small town. I'm looking into things like mutual funds which need to be purchased through an advisor. I really need someone to sit down with my husband and I and go over our finances and put us on a plan. If I DIY, we'll never get anywhere and when we retire, supper will be Alpo. I'm not saying that Edward Jones isn't good because they're local, I'm just afraid that they are poor quality because there are just so many of them. I haven't made any decisions yet, I am still in the research phase of this. BTW, the advisor 2 hours away isn't Merrill Lynch, it's another large firm.

I want to work for Edward Jones in the UK as and investment representative? Please give me any tips you may have to get selected What's the pay like? Is the work really as hard as they say it is?

What does the investment community say about Edward Jones?

Where is the best place to get my investment portfolio started? (Scottrade,Etrade,Edward Jones etc)? I'm 22 and want to start investing. I want to go somewhere that does it all: checking, savings, CD's, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRA's etc. Everything. Where or who, in your opinion, is the best place to go for all this? I want to have my money in one institution for ease of access. 10 points for best answer!

I need some feedback on E.Jones Investment? My son has a trust he wants to move to Edward Jones Investments. What I want to know is if anyone knows anything about this company.

Who to work for, state farm or edward jones? Got a few job offers, I narrowed them down to these two for the opportunities and training. But don't know which to pick, selling insurance is typically easier than investments in this environment. But my back ground is in investments. Just looking for words of wisdom, insight into the companies??? Thanks..

Is Edward Jones a good Investment firm?

Anyone work as an Investment Rep for Edward Jones? Can you describe you training experience (i.e., how you liked it, how you like it now, drawbacks, etc.)

Vanguard vs. Edward Jones Investing Question? I am 24 yrs old and have been starting to do some research on investing. I would definitely like to start a roth IRA and possibly a separate IRA in addition to my work 403(b) account. I have been reading how Edward Jones is a reputable company that give you the "one on one" attention but charge about 5% up front on every dollar you invest, if I read correctly? I have heard better opinions on Vanguard due to their rates being lower, but I can't seem to find out how much less than Edward Jones. Secondly, does Vanguard just do Investments or do they offer personal banking options and mortgage loans? I am looking to buy a house in the next year and wanted to know if they have that service also. Obviously, I new to this and looking for some help.

Suspending automatic deposits in roth IRA? Before I call my advisor or my bank, I was wondering who I should contact first. I don't want to close my roth IRA, just suspend automatic deposits from my checking account for several months (I need extra money for downpayment on a new vehicle). If I call my advisor, he will of course try to discourage me. Can I do it through my bank alone? My advisor is at Edward Jones Investments, if that's relevant.

Can a professinal stock broker / mutual fund analyst also make personal investments? I enjoy personally investing in stocks and options and am considering a career path as a stock broker or mutual fund analyst working for an investment corporation (JP Morgan, Edward Jones, etc). Are there any ethical or legal rules against a professional broker/analyst making personal trades outside of work?

question concerning Edward Jones? I have an account at Edward Jones because i knew that they were good in investing...i started working and saved up to $1000. what i wanted to do is keep 500 but with the other half put it in a ROTH IRA...my question is Edward Jones, is it only for investment? can they give me financial advice without me committing myself even more? other question should i put it in a ROTH IRA or invest it with Edward Jones? I really dont know what to do and whom to ask advice! a nobody...you didnt even read my question...i asked if they'll be able to help me with it...that's what i asked

Is being an investment advisor for Edwards Jones a good career path? What are the Pros and Cons?

Hey guys I want invest and life ins. and a good savings account what can I do? I'm in a stage in life that I have think ahead just in case. I want to open a account with Edward Jones for investments,heard good things,but I also want to see how ING works and I heard Met Life is great for life ins. is this all necessary or can get all this in one place? by the way I want to invest in mutual funds (AmeriTrade) sorry Thanks.

Can anyone recommend a franchise investment company? i.e. Schwab over Edward Jones, etc.? As a young, first time investor, I want to make sure that I find a group with great service, who are willing to REALLY explain options. I am hoping to find a company familiar with my demographic, and who won't scoff at the admittedly small amount I have to start with. Thank you!!

Is anyone familiar with Raymond James brokerage? What fund family are they associated with? (For example, Edward Jones Investments deals with American Funds).

What do employees of Edward Jones do? I filled out an application on monster.com within a certain job search. I didn't understand what I would be selling. Is it just concerning investments? Anyone know or know if it is an ok job?

Iphone Apps, what's the best finance app? What's the best I-phone App (whether paid or free) for managing your accounts? I'd like to be able to manage my bank account, Credit cards, transfer funds, check on my Edward Jones investments. but there are sooo many apps out there it's hard to choose which one and going through reading them all is so tedious and I can't actually decide on one.

I have around $80,000 to invest. Where do I begin? I'm currently sixteen and when I turn eighteen, I will be able to "get a hold of" my money. I want to invest in stocks, bonds, CDs, etc. but I have no clue where to start. Should I begin at, say, Edward Jones Investments? Help! Thanks Yes, I do....

online investing: I have never invested in stocks before. There is a branch office for Edward D JOnes in my ? hometown. Should I go there and get personalized service, or should I do the online discount broker avenue? Is it pretty easy to invest online? I have read one good boook that gives me some pretty simple investment advice. I just have the first time jitters. Help me please

Advice on investing..? I'm 17 years old, about to turn 18 soon and I have a lot of interest in investing. I'm not really sure which way to go though. I have two bank accounts. I have a share account with my local credit union, which has roughly $2100 in it, and I have a checking account with over $300 in it. Would it be better if I was to change my share account into a money market account? The share account has a 1.73%/1.75% APY. The money market on other hand, has a 2.00%/2.02% APY. It looks like a simple answer, but while researching money markets, I read that they are not secured, and their APY can change depending on the stock market. Would it be worth the risk, even though it's minimal, to go with a money market? At my local credit union, I can also sign up for a program they have that allows me to invest my money into mutual funds. But, I'm not too sure about investing in mutual funds. What are the positives and negatives in mutual funds? As of right now I am looking for safe, and secure investment. What are some investment choices that are low risk? I'm not exactly looking to become rich off a couple investments. I'm not stupid, I know that it takes time to turn a big profit, that's why I am looking for a safe, and secure investment so I can build up more money. In the future, I plan on getting more into investing in the stock market, and hopefully maybe investing in real estate. I have been looking into a lot of different things, but one thing I can't really figure out, is it better to use a online broker (Scottrade, E*Trade, etc), or someone I can actually meet with? And if I do decide to meet with a broker, what company is better to use? I know there is Edward Jones Investments, but I'm not sure how good they are, and if there is a better company to use..? Any other advice, or linking me with another website would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.

How is Primerica for ROTH investments? How do they compare for ROTH IRAs compared with Northwestern Mutual, Edward Jones, Waddell & Reed, etc.?

How competitive is this career field? How competitive is the job market for a stock broker or financial advisor? If I were to enter with a resume of 4 years as a medic in the army and a bachelors in Business would my chances be good? I would prefer to work for Edward Jones but will take any investment firm.

Can anyone recommend a decent online investment website? I currently use Edward Jones, which is face to face investment firm. I have been doing ok, but I am interested in switching to something where I feel I have more control. I am not a day trader, I invest for the long term, so cheap daily transactions are not an emphasis. I have been seeing a lot of ads as well as good reports on E*Trade...any recommendations?

Which do you think is a better career, real estate or investment broker? I'm interested in real estate and I love houses, but an investments broker seems like a more stable job. I am graduating with a degree in business administration (management), and don't know which I should lean towards. Edward Jones is calling me back in a month to see if I want to start training with them. In the long run I'd like to make enough money to invest in rental properties.

Need legal advice. Mom's been swindled. Any recourse? My mom gave all of the savings from selling the house $50,000 to an Edward Jones investment advisor with the understanding she would have access to her money. Recently, part of it matured and the advisor convinced her to keep the money in until 2025 (she's 83 years old) with the understanding she would have access to her money. More recently, she tried to obtain $10,000 and was hit with a whopping $6,000 fee. Needless to say she nearly fell over with illness, but then took a phone survey with the company that was recorded where she took the blame for not understanding she would be charged. I am her financial power of attorney and extremely angry. My mom wants to forget everything because if you bring something upsetting up, it makes her sicker than she already is. She needs her money. I talked to a lawyer and she said as long as my mother is competent there's nothing I can do. Is she right? Do I have ANY recourse at all?

suggestions for 2nd opinion on our investments? granted the market stinks and will be for some time. my husband and i have an account with edward jones. my account has been since 2001 and his from 2004. my husband is self employed and i am currently unemployed. we know no one with good financial know how or info. our account previously had a value of over 200k; now with the market, down to 160k; when the market dropped, our broker said not to worry since (get this), our accounts are not indexed. but then again, market went down and so did our investments like everyone else. my husbands account is all lord abbott. mine is lord abbott, putnum, and jp morgan chase from (bank 1 transferred to jones several years ago.) at one time, my husbands bank (huntington) wanted to look at our accounts, but subsequently, the bank manager is no longer there. With the problem of the banks, am suspicious to have a bank look at for their evaluation. Also, i had bank one, all of my accounts were class B with all of the fees, i subsequently found out and now are class A. We don't have 1k to pay a financial adviser. (this was the cost my mother in law paid in 2004) I tried morningstar.com, but ended up with little or nothing, since they want you to sign up and I don't want this. Any suggestions on other websites other than morningstar? There is so much "crap" out there and with the financial crisis, don't know what to believe. I know you should hold off, since a lot of this will start to come back in a few years, but in our case, my husband is 63, so we don't have 5 to 10 years to wait.

What is the best way to start out in the investment industry? Is it better to get a job at AG Edwards, Edward Jones, Merril Lynch, etc. and undergo their training program or is it better to do on-the-job training with a local independent investment firm with over 15 years experience and learn from actually doing the selling/investing/portfolio mngt in real-time. Both with offer minimal salary consideration.

If I want to change my Roth IRA investments...? I have a Roth IRA through Edward Jones. If I'm not happy and want to pull out and invest at Vanguard instead, how do I go about it? Are there fees and penalties involved?

Wanting to retire early!! what things can i do to help me with this quest? 22 year old female very determined to retire at least by 40 or 42 or before that..what efforts should be made on my part to do so? should i make some small investments or go to a couple of edward jones and speak with them??

I am currently working on an associates degree in business management/financial investment? (I will continue on afterword for my bachelors)... Im needing to know what financial companies to look into that will offer me the opportunity to gain more experience in Finanacial planning/investment/advising. I guess which companies are Associate degree friendly? I am already set to apply for an internship with Edward Jones but are than any others?

What investment methods are praticed/encouraged by reputable financial firms? examine what the "experts" are saying: I need 3 refrences ex. Ameritrade, charles schwab, Edward Jones, E * trade etc...

Any secret to getting an internship at a premium investment bank? I am going through the traditional online apps, but they rarely give a contact so it is difficult to be proactive. I notice that they recruit at Ivy League and Top 25 institutions, but what about the rest of us? I attend a pretty small private university with a useless career center. They could help if I wanted a position at Edward Jones, but forget it when it comes to Goldman, Morgan or Merrill. I have no contacts in the industry. Any help would be appreciated. I can't even seem to score an interview. Next summer will be my last before graduation and at this rate I am thinking I may just go to a top 25 b-school (already have work experience (non-finance), 4.0 GPA and 710 GMAT) and use their connections.

What is the top investment firm in Portland, Oregon? I'm currently with Edward Jones but they aren't doing enough to protect my IRA. I'm looking for a firm that is capable of minimizing my losses in this bear market, and maybe even make some money. Please, only reply if you actually have experience or funds with the company.

What are some jobs in finance (especially investing) for a shy person like me? Here's the deal. I went back to school and last spring graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BBA in finance. I tried to get an internship with an investment firm but couldn't. I do not want to move. I have held a steady job for 8+ years. I have been investing for five years but I have no work experience in investing and after talking to companies like Edward Jones, Axa Advisors, etc. I found out the entire industry basically works the same way. You are an independent rep, you have to find your own clients, and you get paid on commission. This BLOWS dead bears. I would suck at that. I am a terribly shy and introverted person. I started looking for investment positions at banks. I was told by one interviewer my degree meant nothing, would not help me get higher faster, that I had to start at the bottom (teller $8/hour) no matter what and that I would most likely never get into the investment department. I don't even know what kind of a job to look for any more.

What can I do RIGHT NOWWW to begin, or prepare to start my OWN investment firm? I am 17 years old, living in Northern Indiana. I don't want to work for Edward Jones, or something like that, I want people to work for me!!!

Stock Brokerages - Financial Planners in Canada? What are the top three fiancial planning and investment companies in Canada. I heard Edward Jones and Amertrade were fantastic companies. Any advice or suggestions which ones are good to use?

What is the best way to find the investment broker for you? There are many good investment firms out there: Edward Jones, Fidelity, etc. They employ hundreds if not thousands of talented investment brokers. How do you go about choosing the right firm and broker for your needs? I don't just want to choose the firm that has the best commercials or something! :) It's important to my husband and I that the broker have at least 10 yrs experience, be knowledgable about small businesses, be diligent and responsible, and be very responsive (i.e. returns a phone call within 1 bus. day). Should we simply call each firm and set up interviews with different brokers from each firm? That sounds like it would take forever! But I don't see any other way to do it. Essentially, this is the person you're entrusting your entire life savings to so I don't think I'm underestimating the importance of that person. Please give any advice you can. Thanks!

How do I start investing? Preferably a direct purchase.? Hi I am a young man under 21 who is looking to start investing. I researched and I liked the fact that I could invest in the Kellogg Company in a direct purchase for a minimum of 50$ which I have. What should I do to start? Should I have more money than that? Is a direct purchase a good idea? Should I visit Edward Jones or any other investment management company? Do you have any links that could help me learn more on how to invest or what the steps are for a minor to start investing? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Mutual Funds....where and how? Where and how can I buy mutual funds. Can I go to a investment firm such as Edward Jones? Or can I buy them online through Sharebuilder.com? If someone could explain it to me in detail that would be great! I already picked out my funds I just dont know what to do with them. Thanks.

I want a **HUGE RISK INVESTMENT** to toss $20k at (a long-shot that has a real decent chance)*ANYBODY KNOW?*$$ Please explain why you feel the investment you recommend has a shot. No, let Edward Jones handle it for you stuff. I'm talking a gamble, that has potential. Thank you Raidehz

Investment firm question? Which is better overall? Online Investment firms (like Scottrade) or Full Service Investment firms which has a financial advisor (like Edward Jones)? Which one has better result? I'm only investing about $1000.00; and plan on just leaving it there without adding or withdrawing any funds from it. And I'm going to take it out 30-40years later. Please help me decide which option is best for me.

Is investment co. of america a good mutual fund? I go through Edward Jones if anyone has a comment on them as well.

Are there fees associated with rolling over a 401k to an IRA? I have several 401K plans from previous employers. Through some research, I liked the ideals and investing strategy advocated by Edward Jones. After speaking to and Edward Jones rep, I found that there would be sales fees (the typical class A, B, and C share stuff) associated with buying into the fund family he was suggesting. I stoped because I didn't want to pay fees and didn't really feel the fund damily performed so much better that it justified the fees. Recently I spoke to Fidelity investments and they insisted that they have a large family of funds (both fidelity and non fideltiy funds) that have no fees associated with rolling over a 401k. Is Fideltiy just burying the fees in the funds expenses (hence you pay a higher expense ratio). Are there truly no fees? I know Edward Jones doesn't actively manage funds, but is there performance so much better they can justify 2-3% buy in fees? I would think this information would be clear and somebody would have looked into this extensively, although all my internet research shows some places charge and some do not. Has anyone come across this? What has your experience been?

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I have a 403b and a 401k from previous jobs...should i roll them into an IRA? I currently started another job that will have a 401k plan as well...I could roll it into there, but have yet to see the portfolio. I am no professional obviously, but am interested in DIY. Both funds are currently at fidelity.com and I had a friend at Edward Jones...I was going to use them EJ but it seems the fees are better with fidelity and the transition would be easier. I am 26 i currently have 6500 to roll over just don't know what is best right now... It seems people usually roll them into their new 401k or use someone a broker to manage funds when they don't want to worry about it...I am looking to take more a closer look at my investments. Any advice would be appreciated. suggest online sites you feel are the best and why? Kind regards

what should/can I do ? I recived this email from a scam artist I'm sure Dearest One, I duly apologize for infringing on your privacy, if > this message is not acceptable to you as I make this proposal to > you as a person of integrity. However it is not mandatory nor will > I in any way compel you to honor it against your will. I am Miss > Eva Jones 23 years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr. > and Mrs. Edward Jones. My father was a highly reputable business > magnet-(cocoa merchant) who operated in the capital of Ivory Coast > during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously > in France during one of his business trips abroad 18th.December, > 2005. Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to > have been masterminded by an uncle of his who traveled with him at > that time. But God knows the truth! My mother died when I was just > 3 years old, and since then my father took me so special. Before > his death on 18th.December, 2005 he called me and confided in me > that he had a sum of US$11.5M DOLLARS (ELEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED > THOUSAND DOLLARS) deposited in a finance & security company which > he deposited and registered as FAMILY BOND. Meanwhile the security > company does not know the original content of the TRUNK BOX.As his > only child and daughter and the next of kin. He also explained to > me that it was because of his wealth that he was once poisoned by > his business associates, and that should encase he could not make > it again I should seek for a foreign partner in any country of my > choice who will help me claim the money from the security company > after which I can relocate together with the person to his or her > country and invests the money in a long time investment. I would > want you to assist me in claiming this trunk box which contains the > money from the security company and then transfer it to your own > country after which I shall come over there so we can deliberate on > what to invest the money. I am just 23 years old and a university > undergraduate and really don't know what to do. I have suffered a > lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in > Ivory coast. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my > life. Dearest one, I am in a sincere desire of your humble > assistance in this regards, your suggestions and ideas will be > highly regarded.Now permit me to ask these few questions:1. Can you > honestly help me?2. Can I completely trust you?3. What percentage > of the total amount in question would you want me to give to you > after the box is claimed?Thanks in Anticipation.My sincere > regards.Eva Jones.

Goldman sachs mutual fund help? I have a mutual fund with Edward Jones. All the money is invested in Goldman Sachs. The original investment was $92,050. It's now $59,630.82. My investor told me to hold out it will eventually go back up. He said that around the forth quarter, we will be seeing improvements in the stock prices at Goldman Sachs which will increase the value of my mutual fund. I have herd allot of mixed responses to that and was wondering what other people think is going to happen to the stock price of Goldman Sachs. If anyone has any advice to give me I would appreciate it.

What was the Dow's highest point in 2007 and its lowest point in 2009? I want to compare the numbers with percentages. The stock market balloon burst then it plunged to the bottom. It is edging up now. What would the 80%, 85%, 90% and 95% Dow recovery number be? I want to pull my IRA out of the market and put it into a zero risk, low yield CD. I need a Dow number to watch for. I think this market rise is another balloon. Any thoughts on what percentage to look for? In the fall of 2007 I had a gut feeling to pull out of the market and put it into a CD. I let the Edward Jones guy convince me to leave it, he said that Edward Jones did not offer a zero risk low yield CD type of IRA investment. .

to all of the investors or investment advisors...well to anyone who knows about anytihng about investment...? ok here's the deal, i'm notworking right now but will hopefully get a solid job after law school if i start in fall 2007. if i start then i'll end in 2010..now, my goal will be to buy a house[2 bedroom, one office with a half bathroom and another half bathroom in the hall way like a total of 3 bathrooms] a nice car and pay off my student loan...i inested with edward jones...what other steps should i take to have not only a financial security in the futur but also to have my house and car and pay off the student loan? thank you! where in my entire question did i mention wanting to get married??? where?????

probate question? oK... my dad died in oct-2006. Probate was just filed on 1-mar-2007 and courtdate of 12-mar-2007. Executor: My uncle - lawyer was retained by him. (He had stated previously he was reliquishing his executor status to Edward Jones (yet the laywer & docket info say uncle filed. Question: as one of several direct children should we have recieved any notification about the probate before now...or is that still something that will happen during the course of probate process. My biggest problem is that Im getting contradictory info depending on who I talk with (Lawyer,investment rep, uncle, etc?).. Our dads will & trust is mostly going to his kids (us) though not all. Only the house & personal items are not in the trust, yet the trust is seemingly being held up by probate (which doesnt make sense).

I've got a new job and I wanted to know how to start saving for retirement? I'm 22 and recently got a job and make about 30k a year. My whole life I've been investing money in the stock market but I heard that I could invest in these IRA things and they would be a tax write off for me? This is my first real job and the first time I will be filing my taxes as an independent so I need to reduced my taxed income as much as possible. First off, can someone explain to me the difference between and IRA and a Roth IRA? Which would you think would be best for me? I'm looking for a safe place to put my money so that I can have it for when I retire. Next, where do I acquire the type of IRA you suggest? Can I go to an Edward Jones or something and get one from them? If I am getting interest on this investment, where does that money come from? Let's say I get another job down the road that has a 401K or something, can I still keep my IRA? Finally, if I die before I turn 60 or whenever it is that I can take the money out, will my kids (if I have some) be able to get that money?

Is the Edward Jones commercial about the surgeon a fallacy? First of all, comparing a stockbroker to a surgeon is ridiculous. I've looked into the training required to become an Edward Jones broker. It's an 18 month training program. That's less than it takes to become a nurse. Most people would gasp for air at the thought of calling a nurse a professional but readily call their broker one. You don't even need a degree to become a broker. Yes, some brokers have degrees and even MBAs, but who's going to ask about that when picking one? Let's say you earn 10% on your stock investments. Your broker charges you 5% and inflation is 3%. That leaves you ahead 2%. Someone here in Investments once said that if you use a broker you can expect a 2% return. That's mathematically correct.

Why should you avoid buying Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Common Stock? I’ve been researching and spoke to a few, “financial advisors” the past week on the subject of buying or not buying the common stock of Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE). All of the information I’ve found and heard has been proceed with caution signs or avoid at all costs. I guess I’m just a little confused? I sit here as an average American who considers myself well versed on the mortgage situation, but by no stretch of the imagination a deity of the subject. I sit and think about how vast both companies combined are immersed in the securities that back nearly 50% of all the mortgage liens against properties financed across this great country. Now, on September 16th things probably seemed very grim for the outlook of these organizations. Fannie Mae was trading at .48 cents a share and Freddie was even lower at .26 cents a share. Now, we fast forward 10 days later and Fannie is probably going to close today, September 25th, at $2.50 per share and Freddie has improved its stance against Fannie to close around $2.75 per share. For the average America able to scrap up roughly $500- $1,000 this looks like a miss opportunity, because the way I see it is that $500 split across both companies would have secured roughly 900 shares of one company and 500 of the other, so basically 1,400 shares combine. Today those 900 shares of Freddie would be worth $2,475 and the 500 shares of Fannie would be $1,250, thus a $500 investment would be $3,750 only 7 business days later. Like I mentioned before… I’m looking for some insight out there… play the devil’s advocate if need be, but please express some real true thought, not what AG Edwards, Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, or any other investment firm would express or tell you…because we live in an unprecedented time where Americans need to start thinking with their own innovative thoughts or ideas, which should not necessarily be influenced by some financial institution or bank. All around us we see 100+ year old companies riding a current with a destination of Davey Jones on the other end. If you think about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac they must be here in some form or shape correct? I mean they hold a lot of securities that will require servicing somewhere. They are both companies that will require extra operational capital and not just tax payer bailout monies to do so, correct? What am I missing here?? I don’t necessarily understand the seize that the government put on some certain form of short-selling, does it mean you have to buy and hold the stock for some period of time? If so what is that period of time? As commercial mortgage securities start to fail, just like the residential mortgage won’t we go through another bailout? Won’t monies have to be generated in some other form besides taxpayer dollars? I know for some people $3,750 may not sound like much monies, but for the average American that could of scrapped up $500 and turned that monies into $2,500 - $3,000 walk away earnings that could make a huge difference. I understand not everyone could buy and sell right away…and not all would. BUT… these stocks have only continued to climb. Will it fall and do this again or where opportunities missed, or was avoiding this subject all together the right answer? Best advise I got this week, “You can’t steel 3rd with your foot still on 2nd base.”

I want to work for Edward Jones in the UK as and investment representative? Please give me any tips you may have to get selected What's the pay like Is the work really as hard as they say it is

Money Investment Question? If I invested $150,000 with Edward Jones 2 years ago and added the accrued interest to the principal every month what would the total be today?

Why is Texas governor Rick Perry giving Texas roads to private foreign corporations? Is this part of the SPP ? Gov. Perry Summoned to Bilderberg While Insider Trading Charges Mount in Related Texas Buyout Ron Paul: Bilderberg "a sign that he's very much involved in the international conspiracy" as Texas Governor off to Global Government Think Tank's Secret Meeting Texas Governor Rick Perry's attendance at this year's Bilderberg meeting was reported today by the Dallas Morning News and confirmed by the Governor's Press Office as he left Austin for Istanbul-- where the exclusive and private meeting of elites from throughout the Western world will take place. The trip could be in violation of the Logan Act which prevents U.S. citizens from unauthorized negotiations with foreign entities . While the agenda of the meeting is kept secret, the overlap in interests between Governor Perry and Bilderberg are clear, as Texas becomes increasingly overrun by international firms taking control over land, roads and newly privatized utilities-- seizing Texas in a manner similar to IMF takeover of third world nations. Rick Perry has not only been instrumental in the contentious development of the Trans-Texas Corridor-- often argued to be necessary infrastructure for regional government under C.F.R. plans for a North American Community and the Security & Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP.gov) signed by President Bush-- Rick Perry has also privatized TxU (Texas Utilities) , handing it off to global investment firms and private control who are heavily invovled in the Bilderberg group. The $45 billion dollar TxU buyout is no less than the largest buyout ever, and involves at least three firms represented annually at Bilderberg, each characteristic of global investment-- Goldman Sachs , represented by its Chairman Peter D. Sutherland (also Chairman of British Petroleum [BP] ), Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. (KKR) represented by Henry R. Kravis , founder and partner, and Credit Suisse First Boston represented by Chairman and CEO Ronald S. Lloyd . Now, the biggest ever buyout is unfolding in scandal-- as Ajaz Rahim , head of investment banking at Saudi owned Faysal Bank in Pakistan, is criminally charged with conspiracy and securities fraud for insider trading based on information he received from Credit Suisse , who advised on the TxU deal. Hafiz Muhammad Zubair Naseem, an investment banker with Credit Suisse Securities USA was also charged criminally with conspiracy and securities fraud earlier in the month. Whether further charges could be forthcoming in the TxU insider trading scandal remains to be seen. Governor Perry was involved in facilitating the TxU buyout, including the issuance of an executive order to instigate fast-track approval for TxU plant deals : "Last year, after private meetings with TXU executives, Perry fast-tracked the permitting process for TXU's 11-plant expansion through an executive order, slashing the time frame in half, to six months. ..." "The bottom line: Only Governor Perry and TXU, which stands to make a lot of money, are championing these plants. " While his executive order was challenged by politicians, his accessibility to globalist firms is clear-- he is willing to take part in the total and literal looting of Texas land and other resources-- as public interests and private property are seized then sold off to business partners and exploited for profit. The unprecedented leveraging of Texas to foreign entities follows closely the blueprint for control used by the IMF in the buyout and seizure of third world nations-- which the IMF takes over after impossible loans are not paid back. The IMF loans themselves are specifically designed so that default is certain -- matched against stringent conditions that give leverage and control to the bank and its interests. Texas' pivotal role in plans for regional government in North America through the Trans-Texas Corridor, as well as its close relationship with Mexico, has made it a central target for globalist development operations-- thus, insuring total access to figureheads like Perry is critical for Bilderberg and its web of global influence. Furthermore, Texas has been relatively free from federal control in terms of land ownership up to this point, and has been partly targeted for seizure of family-owned private land. Indexed by a 1996 government resource , Texas ranks 9th lowest in federal land ownership by percentage (with only 1.194% Federally owned in 1996), but second lowest by total acreage, with over 166,209,769 acres NOT owned by the federal government. Only Alaska has more unowned land, though 47% of its land is federally owned, and much of Alaska may not be useful property anyway. No other state comes anywhere near the 100 million acre mark for land available for federal control (that is, currently not federally owned)-- thus Texas has become a target for expanded control. However, much of this Texas land not currently under federal control is now being acquired through eminent domain and other means for use in the TTC project and many other deals benefiting private foreign corporations. Rick Perry has not only been accused of hatching the entire Trans-Texas Corridor plan, and handing it over to foreign corporations like Cintra-Zachry , who will toll existing roads for private profit in many cases, he also lobbied to allow these corporations to keep the details of the arrangement secret, in the face of opposition and outcry by Texas Congress and the public, respectively. Gov. Perry also vetoed a bill that would place some limitation on the profit potential for foreign companies running tolls, and more recently decried the two-year moratorium on toll road contracts to foreign companies, which he is seeking to overturn. Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) stated today on the Alex Jones Show regarding Perry's announced attendance at the Bilderberg meeting that it "sure is a sign that he's very much involved in the international conspiracy and, of course, he's been the promoter of the highway, but wasn't it pretty neat how the people in Texas spoke out and the Legislature also, all of a sudden, backed away with a moratorium." Ron Paul also added that he was "impressed" that Bilderberg was covered by the "regular media," calling it 'hopeful.' Governor Perry has also been cozy with Mexico's kleptocracy in the past, meeting in 2005 with then President of Mexico Vicente Fox, who awarded local police for giving sanctuary to illegal immigrants while the two heads discussed other business and cooperation, including a water deal. Fox was a signing member of the 2005 SPP.gov agreement (Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America). Alex Jones protested the occasion. Perry has other interesting overlap with the Bilderberg agenda, including his shameless promotion of the dangerously untested Gardasil vaccine which is supposed to protect against HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer. Governor Perry went so far as to mandate the HPV vaccine , which-- by mandating-- conveniently protects Merck, the manufacturer of the vaccine, from all liability. Meanwhile, the Rockefeller Foundation announced a campaign pushing HPV vaccines worldwide , calling for "immediate action to ensure rapid global access to new cervical cancer vaccines"-- a vaccine that only prevents 4 of approximately 100 mutating strains of the human pappilomavirus and has already caused 1,637 adverse reactions reports and killed three girls . David Rockefeller has a vested interest in the pharma-industrial complex and is also one of the cornerstones of the Bilderberg group, who still attends every year, even at age 92. Typically, the agenda of Bilderberg is kept secret, though this year has garnered unprecedented media coverage of the bashful consortium of international elites who would prefer to remain in the shadows. In the recent past, rumors have circulated that Perry could be a potential candidate for president or vice-president in the future. That, too, fits in with Bilderberg's legacy as a kingmaker-- both George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton attended Bilderberg before winning the presidency. The mainstream media reported that John Edward's nomination as vice president was due to Bilderberg. Perry's rise in Texas politics was largely due to his close association with President Bush, who pushed him into his position as Lieutenant Governor while governor of Texas; Bush's advisor Karl Rove reportedly persuaded Perry to switch to the Republican party in the 80s during massive Republican realignment throughout the state. leonard bruce what you call 'outsourcing' some people call 'land grab' ....

What would be a good investment company to do business with? I am 36 years old. I am single and I have no children. I want to start saving for my retirement. I have opened one CD account, now I would like to have more baskets to carry my eggs. Should I try Edward Jones? Vangaurd? or T Rowe? I guess I should stay away from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Bear Stearnes doesn't sound to stable either. I would like to retire around the age of 50-55 years of age. I don't spend any money unless I really need to. I live in a travel trailer and I own my truck I don't have any payments perse. Just trying to do the wise thing.

Why did Clinton pardon these people.?

What can I do RIGHT NOWWW to begin, or prepare to start my OWN investment firm? I am 17 years old, living in Northern Indiana. I don't want to work for Edward Jones, or something like that, I want people to work for me!!!