Smart Money column tackles 401(k) use and flood zone permits
Readers seek guidance on maximizing tax sheltered retirement plans while funding college and navigating building permits in flood zones. Bruce advises maximizing 401(k) contributions, plus separate college savings, and notes legal action may be needed for flood zone permits.
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Ultra-posh apartments target aging baby boomers in demand
Heather Finlay bets 35 million on luxury rentals appealing to baby boomers in a Richardson Texas 528 unit complex with gated entrances, private gardens, three pools and a 10 000 square foot social center. Panelists say renters earning over 50 000 a year are the fastest growing segment and the trend will bolster upscale rental housing for years.
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O'Hare and Memphis Place Top World Airport Lists
Chicago O'Hare handled 67,254,586 passengers in 1995, up 1.2 percent, while Memphis International led cargo with 1,712,066 metric tons moved, up 3.5 percent. London Heathrow and other hubs fill the top passenger and cargo rankings.
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January incomes barely rise as spending drops
The Commerce Department reports January personal income up 0.1 percent the smallest gain in six months and consumer spending down 0.5 percent the largest drop in over three years. Incomes totalled 6.25 trillion while spending was 5.01 trillion. Weather and a government shutdown delay affected December and January figures.
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