Economy & Markets
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By Stuart L. DollarA couple wants to take income from highly appreciated assets, give some of those assets to charity, avoid capital gains tax on the transfer and ...
December 10, 2006
Untapped Opportunities For Charitably Minded Business OwnersThe era of personal responsibility has dawned upon us. For those questioning this sweeping statement, consider the demise of defined benefit plans, threats posed to ...
December 10, 2006
Untapped Opportunities For Charitably Minded Business OwnersThe era of personal responsibility has dawned upon us. For those questioning this sweeping statement, consider the demise of defined benefit plans, threats posed to ...
December 01, 2006
Low profile, high upsideSome advisors crave the spotlight that comes with having a stable of wealthy, powerful and famous A-list clients. Others such as certified financial planner Nancy L. Jones are content to toil in relative anonymity, serving everyday folks of more
December 01, 2006
'DWS Scudder's Dr. Bob Outlines His Latest Bets(Phoenix) How does the chairman of DWS Scudder's Investor Strategy Committee feel about the market's short-term potential? Robert Froehlich, aka Dr. Bob, forecasts the market...
December 01, 2006
Behind the Numbers, with Mark Keller"We think the data show that stocks' long-term performance is superior to that of the other asset classes, hence, we tend to weigh stocks more...
December 01, 2006
China: To Be Bullish or Not...Not only does China dominate Asia in terms of sheer size, but it's the world's leading producer of textiles and manufactured goods. Thanks to its...
December 01, 2006
Van Eck Launches Sector FundsFrom trash collection to steel production, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have it covered, thanks to two specialized sector funds from Van Eck Associates. Van Eck's Market Vectors...