You might consider telling the audience and the caller Emily that there is a decent no-load mutual fund that is shariah compliant available through http://www.amanafunds.com/. I don't work for them, but have been very satisfied with their service and performance over the past 6 years. Only $250 to open an IRA and $25 for subsquent investments.
Please tell me the web site that offers student loan help. I heard "thinaid".
What was the site?
Thank you.
PS I had an IDA account and started saving $15/mo with my local credit union. It was matched one to one and my $1,000 helped pay for marketing materials that totaled $2,000. My gratitude is huge, I'm a regular saver today because of the IDA program.
Marie
Kathy Kristoff is a breath of fresh air compared to others (on your network) that deal with financial issues. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, gives an answer to a question that is asked and does so without the sense of superiority I have felt with other commentators. Thank you Kathy for providing helpful guidence combined with civility and respect for your callers.