Mottey Foot Remarks by Levitt on Corporate Ethics
Former SEC chairman Arthur Levitt criticizes a long decline in American business ethics tied to a bull market era. He blames investors and gatekeepers, notes congressional fights over Arthur Andersen, and accuses lawmakers of being influenced by corporate sponsors while investors lack representation.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Arthur Levitt
WorldCom
Enron
House
Senate
Arthur Andersen
Kenneth Lay
Hidden Costs of Raising Kids Mount in Seattle Area
Parents face rising expenses from birth to teens. A Seattle mom notes day care and diapers dominate early costs, while teens add items like cars and cellphones. USDA data show infant care at $11,596 annually versus UW tuition at $4,636, highlighting many unpredictable, growing costs beyond college.
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Seattle
University of Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tricia King
Seattle Area
Riley
Sylvia
Cost of child care and expenses challenge families
The piece notes how child care costs surprise parents and how budgets grow with each child. It cites USDA figures of about 10 000 dollars per year in the urban West for a middle class family and projects a 231 470 dollar cost for a child born in 2001 by 2018. It emphasizes parental tradeoffs and the lasting costs of raising children.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
West
King
Kelly Tremblay
University of Washington
Tremblay
You can cut kids costs with thrift and community programs
Practical tips to save money on clothes, books, furniture, and gear by using consignment stores, yard sales, and in-store credits. Community centers offer subsidized programs and scholarships. breastfeeding lowers formula costs. avoid pricey gadgets and expensive toys for young children.
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Tricia King
Seattle Area
Kelly Tremblay
New year advice for fund investors in 2003
Investors can improve portfolios in 2003 by boosting knowledge and using online tools. Vanguard and Money Magazine found 2002’s investing knowledge weak, with a 40 percent median score. Reading finance books, joining clubs, and taking courses are recommended steps. Access fund profiles and performance data on Morningstar and other sites.
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Vanguard Group
Money Magazine
Vanguard
Fidelity
Morningstar
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