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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2001
Page
15
A Ponca City reader recalls keeping 401(k) funds in GE stock from 1975 to 1981. GE splits boosted value, now surpassing 8,500 shares. The Fool notes the wisdom of holding familiar stock and urges broader diversification for long term gains.
A quizzed reader reveals a vast, diversified portfolio anchored by insurance and major holdings. The hints point to a California based conglomerate with $5 billion annual revenue, founded in 1945 by H Matson and Elliot H. Mattel is cited as the answer to the second trivia, noting brick strong licensing with Disney and more.
Medtronic of Minneapolis warned it might miss a 15 percent earnings target for July quarter but reported 16 percent year over year growth and ahead of estimates. The firm posted 1.5 billion dollars in revenue, with all major lines up including defibrillators. The pipeline features the InSync heart failure device, sustaining optimism for future expansion.
Twenty five years after its 1976 debut as the First Index Investment Trust the Vanguard 500 index fund has become among the world's largest mutual funds. Index funds rise on lower costs and solid long term returns surpassing many active peers.
Unwatched pot boils as index funds tracking benchmarks like S&P 500 surpass actively managed U.S. diversified funds over time. Experts cite lower fees and less frequent trading as core advantages, though small caps and foreign stocks may underperform due to research gaps and coverage differences.
A college student away from home should evaluate local banking deals and ATM costs. Local student accounts can cut ATM fees, with banks or credit unions often offering discounted or low fee options. Parents should avoid cosigning and use statements sharing to teach budgeting while monitoring progress.
V A and colleagues advise against funding a full semester upfront. They favor monthly deposits to teach budgeting, cash payments over cards, and limited overdraft protection. Debit cards suit responsible students, while cash minimizes overspending and helps track spending.
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