Andrew Leckey

Q. I have American Century Balanced Fund in my individual retirement account and my wife has American Century Vista Fund in her IRA. We're retired, but don't need these funds...

The tragic events of last Sept. 11 changed everyone's priorities, with preservation of life and family moving to the forefront and staying there. A bear market that wiped out $6.5...

Q. I'm a 78-year-old widow, have no debts, own a home and have an annual income of $22,000. Should I stay with my current investments despite a loss of principal?...

If you're sweating over the stock market, the economy or world political unrest, you can always do what millions of other Americans have done to find relief: Buy a car...

Q. For retirees like me, who need some current income along with some potential for growth, funds with about 60 percent bonds and 40 percent stocks, such as Vanguard Wellesley...

The good news is that the number of corporate bankruptcies probably peaked last year. Thus far in 2002, 124 public companies have failed compared with 257 for all of 2001....

Q. I am in my late 40s and have $60,000 to invest. I'm looking to outperform certificate of deposit rates. My adviser recommends putting some of this money into Bond...

The "good old days" are back. Today's investors are conservatively stashing money into bank certificates of deposit with an average yield of about 2 percent, boosting payroll deductions for Series...

Q. I invested in Liberty Acorn Fund several years ago and am thinking of increasing my contributions. What's the outlook for this fund? K.P., via the Internet A. Growth potential...

Harsh investment realities of 2002: Martha Stewart isn't perfect, and neither are stock index funds. In regard to Martha, listen attentively to her tips on gracious living but turn a...