I've just started looking at bitcoins recently and a lot of the info I'm trying to find is not easy to comprehend being a newbie. Could someone please help me answer a few of these questions (bare in mind I'm a complete newbie so don't fry me for my stupidity):
Don't worry, we've all been this stupid before
When creating wallets I create multiple recipient addresses and get my coins. Can these address be deleted after my transaction history (same thing for sending)
Addresses are always recorded in the blockchain, altough it is the RIPEMD-160 hash of the public address, not the SHA256 (if I'm correct)
Do block chains record the recipient (and sender) addresses or does it record the wallet address when creating a block chain history
A wallet can contain multiple addresses, they do not all have to be in a transaction.
I'm looking at getting a free wallet online, will they record my transaction history (ie the addresses that have sent me the bitcoins and how many and the addresses I am sending to)
The blockchain always records all transactions, however, it's difficult to link them (all) to an identity.
What is the difference between creating lot's of different addresses and having a stealth address. Is it the same thing
I'm not sure about a stealh address, never heard of it before.
What's the easiest way to send someone bitcoins (with least transaction/mining fees)
Use relative old coins and a light wallet like multibit or android wallet. If your coins are old enough and the transaction high enough you don't pay a fee (but if you do, it's only cents)
Also, if I get bitcoins and trade for litecoins how will this keep my trading anonymous considering all the transactions point to my bank account
Trading litecoins for bitcoin does not make transaction to your bank account, nobody will know except the exchange.