Ask the Fool on stock options and governance shifts
A reader asks if Microsoft will stop issuing stock options and replace them with stock rents, wondering if this is a sound move. The Fool explains about public exchanges, OTC listings, and pink sheets, noting that pink sheet firms are small, unproven, and volatile. The column invites more questions for The Motley Fool Radio Show.
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Tax withholding tips for life changes and filing status
The Motley Fool outlines how to adjust tax withholding during life changes such as marriage divorce and job changes. It covers W-4 accuracy, potential marriage penalties, asset division and capital gains, alimony versus child support, retirement asset transfers, and Social Security taxation. It also directs readers to the IRS and tax sites for tools and guidance.
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Name That Company Born in 1927 and Based in New York
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My Smartest Investment in Citigroup Shares
A reader describes buying 125 Citigroup shares in 1992 for about 2900 dollars, now totaling 734 shares after splits and earning around 500 dollars annually in dividends. They plan to hold through a weak economy, then buy more, with the Fool suggesting dollar‑cost averaging and DRIPs.
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Yahoo Swoops for Overture in 1.6 Billion Deal
Yahoo! buys Overture for 1.6 billion dollars to bring search in-house and reduce reliance on Google. Overture profits come from sponsored links above search results, with major revenue shares to hosting engines and partners. Yahoo! and Microsoft accounted for 65 percent of Overture's first quarter revenue, prompting the acquisition for diversification.
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Cash value life insurance compared with term policy discussed
A personal finance piece weighs cash value permanent life insurance against term policies. It notes higher, fixed premiums and tax-deferred cash growth in cash value plans, but warns about initial commissions and affordability for younger buyers. It cites Northwestern Mutual data and quotes Byron Udell on the misperception of cash value as savings.
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Saving 10 percent of income is investment key
The Associated Press reports financial experts urge saving at least 10 percent of gross income. Stephen Wetzel recommends starting with easy cuts, automating savings via 401 k or DRIPs, and gradually raising contributions with pay raises. He cautions many bills mean start now rather than later.
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Virginia Marti Veith to receive Roosevelt Humanitarian Award
Virginia Marti Veith founder of the Virginia Marti College of Art and Design and Lakewood School, along with her husband Herb Veith, is honored at a black tie Beachwood Place gala with dinner auctions and entertainment. Veith supports Cleveland graduates via a fashion guild while running two orphanages in Kenya. Todd M. Bescak joins Community Health Partners as ophthalmologist after studies at Ohio University Core.
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Myanmar tightens web controls terming Open Networks Closed Regimes
Shanthi Kalathil discusses Myanmar Internet repression from Washington. Government filters block dissident and general news sites, restrict Hotmail and Yahoo, and require government providers. Regulations from 2000 bar political writings online and punishs possessing a modem without permission.
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