Archive for August, 2009
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August 31, 2009 by
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The IRS formally lodged a request to its Swiss counterpart for data from UBS, beginning an administrative process aimed at getting information on as many as 4,450 clients of the Swiss bank.
Pick the Right 529…This Time. Comments Off
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August 31, 2009 by
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Advice for the parents with college savings accounts still in disarray.
Yes, There’s Even a Risk in Treasuries. Comments Off
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August 31, 2009 by
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Bonds may not keep up with inflation, lose ground
Playing it Safe Can Hurt Returns. Comments Off
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August 31, 2009 by
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A new study suggests that for those nearing retirement, there's a big price to be paid for abandoning a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.
College: What’s Lost, What’s Gained. Comments Off
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August 31, 2009 by
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Steve and Isaac reflect on what it means for a father and son to separate when it's time to start college.
Taxman Turns to Social-Network Sites. Comments Off
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August 27, 2009 by
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Tax deadbeats are finding someone actually reads their MySpace and Facebook postings: the taxman.
Time to Readjust 401(k) Plans, Again. Comments Off
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August 27, 2009 by
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Even investors who didn't panic and cash out investments last fall need to go back and take a look now.
AIG’s Rivals Blame Bailout for Tilting Game. Comments Off
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August 27, 2009 by
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The bailout of AIG worries commercial-insurer rivals, which claim it has been given an unfair advantage. (03/22/09)
Parents Scramble Amid After-School Cuts. Comments Off
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August 26, 2009 by
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Closings and cutbacks at thousands of after-school programs nationwide have parents scrambling to make alternative arrangements.
How I Got Burned by Beanie Babies. Comments Off
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August 26, 2009 by
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If we learn to recognize the patterns of investment bubbles, we might be more astute in reacting and adjusting our own behavior, writes Karen Blumenthal.