Mutual fund investing lessons from 15 years of data
In 1968 a reader invested about $13,800 after a $1,200 commission. Over 15 years the fund’s real gain was minimal, despite a high peak. The reader questions market timing and taxes, while Sam Shulsky notes the value of focusing on real after tax returns and invites further questions. A separate query discusses life insurance tied to mutual funds and two possible structures with cautions on risk and collateral value.
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Inet
Trains in India Report Record Murders and Robberies
A railway official told parliament that 882 murders and 159 molestations occurred on Indian trains over three years. Highwaymen stopped 327 trains and robbed passengers, highlighting severe safety concerns on rail routes.
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New Delhi
India
Heat Wave Claims Eleven Children and Elderly Woman in Monterrey
A three day heat wave in Monterrey Mexico resulted in ten years ago the deaths of eleven children and an elderly woman. Authorities reported extreme temperatures that overwhelmed vulnerable residents and spurred public health warnings and shelter requests.
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Monterrey
Mexico
Useful items sell quickly with a low cost want ad
A brief classified notice urges readers to place low cost want ads at 398 8234 highlighting quick sales of useful items. The message emphasizes affordable rates and fast results for those seeking to unload household goods.
Recruiting recruiter tests if veterans read his mail
In Columbus Ohio last month M Sgt Charles Dowdy at Lockbourne Air Force Base placed a $1 check in 50 letters with recruiting literature and veterans benefits notes. So far one check cashed, two returned due to address changes, one sent back with no thanks, and 46 appear to be discarded as junk mail.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles Dowdy
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Dowdy
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