No-Load Stocks for Small Investors Six Picks
Malcolm Berko recommends six no-load stocks for small investors with monthly autopay options and low minimums. He touts Tribune, Merck, Norwest, McDonald’s, Lucent, and Bob Evans Farms, plus a contact for Direct Stock Purchase Clearing House to start. The Herald-Journal notes Berko’s column is syndicated and advises readers to research further before investing.
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Chicago Tribune
Orlan
Do Sentinel
Merck
Norwest Mod
United States
McDonald's
Blucent Technologies
Bob Evans Farms
Malcolm Berko
Copley News Service
The
Herald-journal
Berko
Syracuse Herald- Journal
P.O. Box
Boca Raton
Fla
Investment clubs rely on research and diversification
The article profiles Lexington investment clubs and the NAIC guidance on selecting growth stocks, aiming for 15 percent yearly returns. It covers student contests, club portfolios, and longtime members like Lucy Crump who stress homework, ongoing research, and staying active to build wealth over years.
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Lexington
Ashwood Investment Club
Ashwood Club
Lucy Crump
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NAIC
Betterinvesting.org
Crump’s
One Lexington
Ed Burgess
Bluehawks Investment Club
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Southern Hills Club
John Skillman
Diebold
Intel
Microsoft
Pepsico
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Southern Hills Investment Club
Mary Ann Cohen
Bluegrass Council
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Creditors may report delinquencies despite reduced terms
In a consumer debt column, Sharon Patchett explains that lenders may mark accounts delinquent even when they accept temporary payment plans or partial payments during a financial crisis. Refinancing can reduce payments and avoid past due records, but legitimate history cannot be removed except by re aging or a personal statement on the credit file. Local counseling service contact details are provided.
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Credit Bureau
Credit Reporting
Sharon Patchett
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of
Central New York
S. Salina St
Syracuse
N.Y
Beware of telemarketing deals that tempt buyers
This column warns readers about telemarketing scams that promise deals so good you cannot refuse. It explains how to recognize fraud, avoid paying upfront fees for scholarships or prize winnings, and how to report suspected fraud to authorities. It cites FTC actions and advises contacting the Better Business Bureau for help.
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Better Business Bureau
Federal Trade Commission
Publishers Clearinghouse
Reader's Digest
Jeanine Casinella
Rhonda McLean
Better Business
James St
Syracuse
N.Y
Life insurance needs based on family finances and goals
Gary Smith of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co in Syracuse outlines how to assess policy needs after financial changes. He advises defining survivor income needs, timing, and education costs, then choosing coverage and investment approach accordingly.
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Gary Smith
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co
Syracuse
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