Lone Star economy outlook through 2000 by Perryman
Texas portrays a varied but broadly positive forecast through 2000 with regional differences. Key sectors include services, medical, and durable manufacturing, while export growth and trade activity bolster growth despite a Mexican financial crisis. Regional notes highlight High Plains medical expansion, Northwest Texas agriculture, Metroplex service dominance, Gulf Coast mining strength, and ongoing diversification shaping overall Texas economic prospects.
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Piney Woods
Lone Star
U.S
Japan
Kobe
Texas
Comptroller
High Plains
Northwest Texas
Metroplex
Mexico
Southeast
Upper East
Beaumont-Port Arthur
Gulf Coast
Central Texas
Houston
Austin
West Texas
South Texas
Upper
Rio Grande
Learning to live within a budget early pays off
Lexington residents tackle money woes as young adults like Jeremy Ford learn the basics of budgeting. Financial planners urge saving six months of expenses, using 401k or IRA plans, and avoiding overspending to secure financial futures.
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Ford
University of Kentucky
Common Grounds
Beth Kobliner
Your Money
Lexington
Steve Lee
Morgan Keegan
Lee
Ralph Scearce
HMO
Kobliner
Bernie DeVille
Joseph Beth Booksellers
DeVille
Barbara
Eastern Kentucky University
Bernie
Joseph Beth
Julian
Insurance strategy urges high deductible for catastrophe protection
The guide advocates using higher deductibles to cut premium costs and reallocate savings to essential coverage. It suggests reviewing policy details for discounts, such as multi policy purchases, safe devices, and accurate background information to ensure proper premiums.
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Schwartzberg
Baby boomers face retirement gap amid housing wealth debate
Brookings Institution retiree Burtless and others challenge Bernheim on the retirement savings gap by arguing housing wealth and later retirement age could close much of the shortfall. Yakoboski of EBRI stresses counting home equity alters projections, with many boomers using housing value to fund college and retirement. Bernheim maintains housing wealth is insufficient and baby boomers face slower income growth and Social Security reductions.
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Burtless
Bernheim
Paul Yakoboski
Employee Benefit Research Institute
Yakuboski
Practical tips for building savings and cutting expenses
Guidelines to reduce debt and grow savings include paying full balance monthly, saving six months of expenses, budgeting, and avoiding stocks until debt is cleared. Focus on frugality, buying store brands, using libraries, and paying attention to bank fees. Encourage retirement savings regardless of income.
Economy shows soft landing but risks loom for markets
U S economy appears to be soft landing with slower growth and contained inflation, sparking bond rallies and stock market highs. Analysts caution that this gains may reverse as unemployment data fuels concern that the slowdown could falter, with potential negative surprises ahead.
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New York
U.S
Michael Metz
Oppenheimer & Co
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M. Ray Perryman
Perryman Consultants Inc
Edwin L. Cox School of Business
Southern Methodist University
Jeremy Ford
Griff Ray
Ray
Christ Cathedral Church
Kristan
Epworth Head Start
Scearce
Bankcard Holders of America
Herndon
Grace Weinstein
Brookings Institution
Congressional Budget Office
Wall Street
Tra’s
Ernest Lynch & Associates
E. 42Nd
Ernest C. Lynch
CLU
Philadelphia Life Asset Planning Co
Market Street
Philadelphia
Southwest Financial Service
Andrews
Odessa
John Arrick
East 11Th St
Edward D. Jones & Co
Meier
Hew
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