What are Spiders and zero coupon bonds explained
Spiders or SPDRs are Exchange Traded Funds tracking the S&P 500 and allow buying a single share like stock while giving exposure to many large firms. A zero coupon bond pays no periodic interest but yields the face value at maturity, requiring a smaller upfront investment than the repayment amount.
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The 4 Percent Rule in Retirement Spending
The piece discusses how the 4 percent rule guides annual withdrawals from retirement savings, adjusting for inflation each year. It notes the rule's historical usefulness for three decades of income but criticizes its low income yield and market-dependence, especially if markets fall before or after retirement.
Flexible withdrawal plans based on market P E and life factors
The article explains adjusting withdrawal rates by market P E ratios and economic conditions, suggesting 5 to 5.5 percent in favorable markets and inflation adjustments or pay cuts in downturns. It also notes factors like lifespan, other income, taxes, and portfolio mix, and advises seeking professional guidance. It includes reader anecdotes about Rite Aid and prompts for investor submissions to The Motley Fool.
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Name That Company With Three Big Brands
A company behind KFC Pizza Hut and Taco Bell started in the 1950s and 60s. PepsiCo spun off the trio as Tricon Global Restaurants in 1997. It now runs over 40 000 eateries in 125 countries employing about 1.5 million people and earning over 13 billion dollars annually.
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Pizza Hut
Taco Bell
PepsiCo
Tricon Global
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Kroger Expands Steadily With Private Label Push and Deals
Kroger grows earnings through cost control and higher margin private label products. It expands into organic options and digital delivery after acquiring Harris Teeter and YOU Technology, plus broadening gas network. Last quarter revenue rose 10 percent. earnings up 6.5 percent amid inflation.
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YOU Technology
Harris Teeter
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Pier Imports trivia tale stretches across decades and brands
A California born pioneer of decorative home furnishings started in beads and groovy furniture. Based in Fort Worth since 1966 it grew to over 1 000 locations in 49 states and Canada with Sears de Mexico and a 21 000 strong workforce.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Canada
Sears de Mexico
Pier Imports
Propane storage and exports reshape regional energy plans
U S propane exports rise to record levels while demand and storage debates intensify. Proposals include private and public stockpiles at Conway Kansas Mont Belvieu Texas and Finger Lakes New York with Crestwood Midstream exploring 2.1 million barrels of salt cavern storage near Watkins Glen New York. Local opposition cites lake pollution and delays beyond November elections.
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Texas
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New England
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Finger Lakes
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Crestwood Midstream Energy
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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Crestwood Midstream Partners LP
Philip Palmesano
Albany
Newington
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Sea-3
Pan Am Railways
Europe
Cynthia Scarano
Pan Am
Magnolia Bakery expands as cupcake trend wanes in market
Magnolia Bakery, now with seven U S locations, broadens desserts beyond cupcakes amid industry riders and closures. Sara Gramling notes learning from risk of product overreliance and rapid expansion while Crumbs contemplates Chapter 7 bankruptcy after stating limited remaining options.
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U.S
Sara Gramling
Auntie Anne’s
Cinnabon
Crumbs
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