FundAmerica pyramid scheme questions raise warnings
A reader questions FundAmerica of Irvine about pyramid claims and cites state penalties and a class action settlement in San Francisco as proof of risk. The adviser warns against joining before proof of value, discusses Medicaid asset protection, and directs to elder-law resources.
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Arthur Laffer
Mr. Foster Travel
KGB
National Academy of Rider Law Attorneys
N. Alvernon
Suite
Tucson
Ariz
Flawed Series EE Savings Bonds Tax Break Hits College Savers
The article explains how the Series EE U.S. Savings Bonds tax deduction for college costs is limited by income, filing status, and use rules. It notes near zero growth in savings incentives, bond purchase age limits, and grandparents’ limited ability to aid grandchildren, with $6 billion in sales through September.
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Sandy McMullan
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
U.S
Sen Boren backs plans to aid college savers
Sen David Boren of Oklahoma advocates strong incentives to save rather than penalize savers in the tax code. The commentary notes a shaky consumer confidence index linked to past recessions and questions whether current declines signal an looming downturn.
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David Boren
D-Okla
Boren
Roblin Money Magazin
Long distance discounts tempt consumers with mixed results
Advertisers from AT&T MCI and US Sprint push complex plans urging customers to get it in writing. A guide suggests tallying three months of bills to compare costs and choose the best plan based on usage. Also recaps several personal finance books handy for 1990s readers.
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Florida
FundAmerica
Irvine
Calif
Charles Chin
Malverne
N.Y
At&t
MCI
U.S. Sprint
Ken McEldowney
Consumer Action
San Francisco
Jaco Gruninger
Telecommunications Research and Action Center
Washington, D.C
America
Sprint
Sprint Select
Eugene J. Bay
Prometheus Books
Amica Top Auto Insurer in New York 1989
Connecticut based Amica Mutual led New York state auto insurance ratings for 1989 based on valid consumer complaints and state premiums. The top 10 included Foremost, Statewide, USAA, Chubb, Tri-State Consumer, Farm Family Mutual, Home Mutual of Binghamton, Atlantic Mutual, and New York Casualty, while Eveready, AIG, Country-Wide, Electric, Home Worldwide Underwriters, CIGNA, Fireman's Fund, Eagle, and Crum & Forster were the lowest performers.
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Amica Mutual
New York State
State Insurance Department
Amica
Statewide
USAA
Chubb
Tri-State Consumer
Farm Family Mutual
Home Mutual of
Binghamton
Atlantic Mutual
New York Casualty
Eveready
AIG
Electric
Home
CIGNA
Fireman's Fund
Eagle
Crum & Forster
Christmas lesson from a helper on the road
A mother asks a friend to drive her crippled child to the hospital. The driver doubts, but helps, and the child asks if he is God. The man replies he is not God, yet the scene embodies the season's call to help others. Gary Smith of MassMutual Syracuse notes his affiliations and business focus.
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God
Joe
Gary Smith
MassMutual
Syracuse
New York
Business Group
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