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...cheesy Native American paraphenalia. Those loath to go to far from Boston, or their rooms, to spend money can head just past Logan on 1A for the thrill of live racing or watch the simulcast. Finally, those eager to get a return on money waste have Wrentham Village Premium Outlets to please them. On route 1A at the intersection with I-495, Wrentham has all the cheeky brands from Off 5th and 9 West to Calvin Klein and Anne Taylor, a shoppers paradise. And of course, there’s always Six Flags New England, right off Route...
...attention on an obscure insurance product called an immediate fixed annuity. And the attention is more flattering than in the past. Scorned for their modest returns while the bull market roared, these annuities are suddenly gaining some respect for the security they offer. The deal: for a lump-sum premium, you get a guaranteed monthly income that starts immediately and continues for as long as you live--just like a pension. "This is an extremely important function that is not obtainable under any other strategy," says Mark Warshawsky, director of research for TIAA-CREF, the largest U.S. educational retirement fund...
Immediate annuities can provide substantially more current income than securities like government bonds. These days, a $100,000 joint-and-survivor-annuity premium generates about $7,300 in annual income, compared with $5,400 for a $100,000, 30-year U.S. Treasury bond. Note, however, that with a bond, you get your $100,000 back; an annuity uses up the principal. Annuity income can vary widely, so it pays to get quotes from several insurers and scan websites like WebAnnuities.com An insurer's financial strength also matters; check the ratings from services such as Moody's or A.M. Best...
...outside the company, particularly on Wall Street, where GE stock has enjoyed a hefty Welch premium, Immelt knows it's just beginning. Following a successful CEO is never easy. Consider such CEO casualties as Coca-Cola's Doug Ivester and Xerox's Rick Thoman, who followed high-profile bosses--Roberto Goizueta and Paul Allaire--and barely got a chance to make a mark before the long knives came...
...trend is headed back up to zero after last week's durable goods number. Dare we look for another Friday pop? Well, on a day likely to be peppered with statistics showing this August to be the worst for equities since 1992, pie-eyed optimism should be at a premium. The bond markets have it right - they...