Why utility preferreds trade in 10 share units
Investors learn why utility preferreds commonly trade in 10 share units, the cost of commissions on small trades, and how buying 100 shares at once can lower per share costs. The piece warns about premiums on high yield issues and suggests discount, lower-dividend preferreds as safer yields with potential market gains if rates fall.
Retirement Dilemmas and Smart Bonding Advice
A reader seeks safer wealth approaches amid market losses and no pension. Advice favors high quality bonds and solid stocks to yield income, while warning against costly broker fees. Sam Shulsky invites questions for the Gazette column on investments and tax exempt bonds.
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Iron balance governed by intestinal cells and supplements risks
Experts explain that iron absorption is tightly regulated by intestinal cells and that deficiency prompts dietary iron or supplements. Shedding light on hemochromatosis and hemosiderin deposits, doctors warn against excess iron intake from pills and advise medical guidance, especially for children and those with GI issues.
Bridge bidding puzzle tests South with seven hearts
In a bridge bidding sequence West North East South pass 2 hearts pass int pass 4 hearts pass 5 clubs. South holds SAKES YAKES KKQI and must decide the best call after partner overcalls three clubs. The reader is asked what to do next in this deal scenario.
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