June 2008 Newsletter
The Economy May - by Guy Baker
Based on the data that came out this week, you could look at the economy from a Macro perspective or a Micro perspective and reach very different conclusions. Let's start by looking at the macro level and then work our way down to the micro perspective. . . . -READ More-
Give your portfolio an edge -
Try investing globally
There are nearly 70 stock markets offering their wares to investors around the globe. Sexy, up-and-coming markets like China beckon, while exotic markets like Turkey's and Russia's are growing fast. How should an investor allocate his limited investment dollar? . . . . -READ MORE-
401(k) savers are making big mistakes
American workers are making plenty of mistakes with their retirement savings plans that could cost them big time after retirement, says the director of the Boston College Center for Retirement Research. . . . -READ MORE-
IRA Owners will get a chance to switch to a Roth in 2010
Individual retirement account owners who have been prohibited from converting to a tax-free Roth IRA will get a one-time chance to do so in 2010. . . .
Spending slows, saving refunds, & more
The slow economy may be forcing Americans to cut their spending and save more, a national survey found. . . . -READ MORE-
Cuts in Medicare and housing prices may jeopardize retirement
The Baby Boom generation may face a retirement funding crisis if Medicare and Social Security are cut or if home equity cannot be utilized, a new study by Barclay’s Global Investors found.
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