Investors warned against emerging market stocks risk
Malcolm Berko cautions readers that investing in emerging markets is risky and often unregulated. He notes limited securities laws, high volatility, and historical negative three year fund returns. The column urges caution, thorough research, and staying in safer, domestic investments.
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Negative equity loans risk high costs and debt traps
Moody's warns that negative equity loans with high loan to value push borrowing beyond home value, trigger steep closing costs and prepayment penalties, and can leave borrowers unable to cover debts if home prices stagnate. Analysts warn these loans may raise overall debts and threaten financial health, urging caution and selective use only with minimal fees.
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Home mortgage debt consolidation advice column
Sharon Patchett outlines how refinancing to pay off unsecured debt can work and the risks. She notes fixed versus variable rates, loan to value ratios, closing costs, points, and potential tax advantages, urging readers to compare lenders and close credit card accounts to avoid repeat consolidations.
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Beware Of Job Scam Ads For Federal Post Office Work
The Better Business Bureau warns about classified ads offering federal or Post Office jobs. Scammers use toll free numbers and promise hidden vacancies, selling study guides or pay per call charges. Contact BBB FTC USPS Overtime for guidance. provide safe local options in Central New York.
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High schoolers embrace investing lessons from experts
Shasta and Terry Hutchinson offer youth investment guidance while students study stock market basics. Robin Walter and others discuss long term capital goals and the ups and downs of markets. Sherrill Bambauer notes parents opening custodial accounts for children. John Crowe reports from the Record Searchlight in Redding.
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Disjointed notes on fund voting and corporate governance
Fragmented text references shareholder meetings and fund positions. Mentions Domini Social Equity Fund, voting guidance, executive compensation, women inclusion, and corporate boards. No clear events or dates.
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Free brochures on 401K plans and investing guides
National Endowment for Financial Education offers a free brochure on 401K planning through its Public Education Center in Denver. Also promotional material from T. Res Piter Associates Tre and Rowe Pride Guide to International Investing discusses diversification and fixed income. Regulators plan a competency exam for about 19,000 investment advisers with under $25 million in assets. the NASAA says states will regulate these advisers starting next year.
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