Inheritance in marriage shared and separate funds
Dear Bruce and Reader discuss whether inherited money becomes joint property in marriage without a prenuptial agreement and how to handle investing fifty thousand dollars. Advice urges keeping money merged with marital assets unless a formal separation plan exists, warning separate funds may threaten the marriage.
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Bruce
Asia pact aims to guard currencies in crisis
The Chiang Mai Initiative unites ASEAN neighbors plus Japan China and South Korea to swap currencies in times of stress. Washington cautiously welcomes the plan while awaiting details on funding and fixed exchange bands amid a broader push for regional financial clout and regulatory improvements. Protests outside Bangkok target a giant wastewater project financed by a bank, drawing thousands to the hotel.
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Cable speeds up Internet access race across sectors
New Orleans based cable, telephone, wireless and satellite providers push broadband so millions switch from dial up. Consumers like Zach Hamm switch to cable Internet one third the price and ten times faster. DSL and wireless trials expand reach, with targets of 21 million new customers by year end and a $10.8 billion upgrade push fueling two way cable networks.
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Microsoft maps alternative to breakup to ease antitrust ruling
Microsoft Corp is drafting a plan to limit certain practices and keep Windows and browser integrated, while allowing PC makers some ability to alter the desktop and restricts deals favoring Microsoft products. The plan aims to show Judge Jackson a path short of divestiture and seeks extra time for a full DOJ response.
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Programs to boost small businesses this Small Business Week
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce President Frank DeTillio notes the importance of small businesses to the economy as four days of Small Business Week events begin today with an 8 a.m. seminar Leading the Pack at the Spitzer Conference Center Lecce. Other sessions cover customer service and more.
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Frank DeTillio
Lorain County
Opening stocks amid erratic trading as markets digest data
Investors reassess shares amid mixed signals from economic data. Tech and energy names show volatility while several mid cap issues trend lower. Traders await earnings reports and central bank cues to set next direction.
Local stocks early quotation from Akin Investma Securities
Akin Investma Securities provides an early quotation service through Walnut Street Securities Inc, a NASD SIPC member. AISGG Asset Managers remain independent of Walnut Street Securities, offering independent management and advisory services.
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Walnut Street Securities Inc
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