Stock Options vs Growth Mutual Funds Compare Confidence
The piece explains that stock options resemble gambling more than mutual funds, noting calls and puts, time limits, and the need to break even quickly. It contrasts diversification in mutual funds with single-stock risk and offers cautious guidance on evaluating distressed stocks and recession strategies.
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Economy edges into 1997 with demand up and low inflation
The National Association of Business Economists reports stronger demand in late 1996 and early 1997, offsetting slower growth. About 38 percent of members saw higher demand, while 8 percent noted declines. Outlooks vary with 41 percent predicting sluggish growth and 4 percent calling for strong expansion, as 1996 growth figures are due January 31.
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National Association of Business Economists
Labor Department offers toll free aid for Family Leave Act details
The Labor Department, citing over 6300 complaints, sets a toll free number 800 959 7 MLA to explain the Family and Medical Leave Act. The line debuts Tuesday providing brief law объяснения and mail information on protections for up to 12 weeks unpaid leave with job and health coverage under qualifying conditions.
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Labor Department
Clinton
Rise of managed care coverage in 1995 study says
A Health Affairs study reported three of four insured workers had employer coverage through managed care in 1995, up from about half in 1993 and 73 percent overall, driven by small businesses and self insured large firms. Traditional plans fell to 25 percent.
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Health Affairs
Project Hope
Nasdaq braces for sweeping trading rule overhaul
Nasdaq institutes rules to cut costs and boost investor clout by allowing customers to access best prices against dealer posted quotes. The move aims to curb artificial bid ask gaps among Nasdaq dealers, potentially shifting profits and triggering SEC oversight.
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Nasdaq
Securities and Exchange Commission
Efi Broka
Justice Department
SEC
Barron's Magazine
10 ways to avoid flunking the big test in finances
A column on how parents mishandle saving for college covers ten errors. It critiques overly conservative toddler investments, EE bonds for high earners, cash value life insurance for college funding, and buying child life insurance, with expert opinions from planners in Michigan.
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Kenneth Klegon
Lansing
Mich
Klegon
EE Savings
Peter Katt
Mattawan
Katt
Public versus private university league sheet appears
Fragmentary OCR reads as a university league sheet or schedule involving public and private institutions. It lacks complete names, dates, or scores but implies a listing or comparison of universities within a league or conference.
Credit union ruling reshapes multi employer member ties
A federal judge in Washington reinstated a ruling barring federal credit unions from serving employees of more than one employer. Banks argue the rule blocks multi employer unions while credit unions push for broader field rules amid ongoing appeals.
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Washington, D.C
National Credit Union Administration
NCUA
Federal
Banks
Credit Union National Association
Cuna.org
Stock Quote Hotline Offers Free Around-the-Clock Quotes
The Herald Journal announces a free 24 hour stock quote hotline for NYSE Amex and NASDAQ listings. Call NewsLine at 472 2111 and enter category 9988 for quotes and 9989 for directions.
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