Margin Danger: How Margin Trading Can Doom Investors
A cautionary overview of margin trading explains how borrowing to buy stocks amplifies gains and losses. It notes regulators require equity in accounts, brokers set higher thresholds on volatile stocks, and margin calls force rapid cash or securities additions to avoid forced sales and debt. It highlights risks in online trading, limit orders, cancellations, and partial executions.
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Tax burden easing despite high public debate
Federal taxes take a smaller bite from paychecks now than 20 years ago due to Reagan era cuts and expanded credits. Deloitte & Touche and Treasury officials cite lower burdens for middle and low income families, while Republicans push tax cuts tied to Social Security solvency. Analysts note stock market gains boost revenue but argue the measure overstates burden, with U.S. taxes still among the OECD’s lower tiers.
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Clint Stretch
Deloitte & Touche
Treasury
Robert Rubin
Congress
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Tax Foundation
Bill Archer
Texas
House
Ways and Means Committee
Archer
Uncle Sam
Wall Street
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Treasury Department
Warning signs you may be facing downsizing at work
Management professor Andrew DuBrin of Rochester Institute of Technology notes telltale signals that a worker is falling out of favor or facing job loss. Being excluded from meetings, losing plum assignments, unanswered memos, and icy or noncommittal phone responses all warn of potential downsizing.
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Andrew DuBrin
Rochester Institute of Technology
Work Like Your Dog Makes Work Funnier and Fulfilling
Author Matt Weinstein argues dogs show dedication joy and loyalty at work, and people should follow. He urges managers to let staff play take short breaks and even order in pizza once a week to boost mood and engagement.
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Matt Weinstein
Weinstein
Incorporation Filed in Douglas County
Accurate Building Inspections Inc filed in Douglas County with 479 Republic Act. Also filed in Douglas County a federal lien against Harry J Knoche for 8890.55 dollars.
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Douglas County
Accurate Building Inspections, Inc
Harry J. Knoche
TAX CRUNCH TIME: Tax filing tips for accuracy and legibility
April 15 deadline nears and readers are urged to correct labels and math, double check W-2 and 1099 forms, ensure consistent rounding, get exemptions right, use correct tax tables, sign jointly if applicable, and keep a photocopy while mailing with proper postage.
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