Mutual fund inquiries and mortgage minders from letters
Readers seek guidance on mutual fund class actions and retainment rights. Bruce advises selecting a reputable firm and that ownership during the misconduct period preserves claims without needing to hold shares. A homeowner asks about FHA reverse mortgages and long life expectancy affecting proceeds. guidance suggests other strategies. A couple seeks financing on land with a home near Puget Sound. my lender tips focus on land value, subdividing, and offsetting debt, with options to separate land from house or spin off acres to reduce the seller debt.
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Questions to Smart Money Column Seeks Reader Inquiries
Readers are invited to send questions to Smart Money at P O Box 503 Elfers FL 24680 or via email to bethlilgte net. General interest inquiries may appear in future columns, and personal replies cannot be provided due to high volume.
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Wall Street bullish as economy powers ahead in 1990s
The U S economy shows solid growth with low inflation and rising employment boosting productivity. Analysts note stock prices rebound on strong fundamentals despite risks from high valuations and potential inflation surprises.
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Trading snarls on the Internet rise again
New York AP reports online trading delays plaguing brokers such as Charles Schwab and E Trade Group as users flood networks. Yahoo stock tumbled 70 in opening minutes, with losses erased within hours amid ongoing pressure on networks and faster consumer connections.
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Currency Devaluation and Global Markets Ripple
The piece analyzes Brazil's 18 percent devaluation and Japan's yen interventions, noting mixed global reactions. It highlights U.S. resilience, Asia's easing currency pressures, and how devaluations influence trade, markets, and inflation, with quotes from analysts on potential risks and policy implications.
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