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JANET HUGHES: 50, demolition cost estimator, Tampa
By Times Staff Writer
Published December 11, 2005
How did you get started in investing?
I needed to save money for retirement. It wasn't that long ago. I started investing in stocks and things in 2000.
What is your best investment so far?
Actually, my stocks are flat, my savings are flat, my CDs are flat. As an investment, the house is the best money gainer at the moment.
What is your worst investment so far?
I invested in Time Warner.
What have you learned about investing that you think all investors should know?
Be patient.
How would you describe your approach to investing?
Overly cautious.
What do you find the most difficult about investing?
Choosing, especially the stocks. Figuring which ones are the best and which way to go and how much money to put there.
Do you think now is a good time to invest?
If you pick the right things, yes. At the moment, I'm looking to invest another chunk of money in stocks. I've seen certain items that are doing fairly well and might pay something.
What is your goal for investing?
Retirement. It's working very slowly. I want to be in good finances 20 years from now.
What is your biggest money concern right now?
Paying the bills: insurance, taxes, gas bills.
Where do you get your investment tips?
I read the newspaper. I do research on the Internet at my bank's investment Web site.
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