In this issue: General Information Manzanillo Calendar – Glenna Palidwor Señora Notsotechie speaks out Is it time to drop a loser – Yann Kostic Book Review – Open – Freda Vickery 50 Shades of Grey – Freda Vickery Movies Review – 2 Guns The Hobbits – Suzanne A. Marshall Pass the Buck – Vivian Molick […]
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By Yann Kostic from the January 2014 Edition For many investors, a solid mutual fund performs in line with its benchmark; for others, it’s a fund that zooms ahead of the market. But these aren’t necessarily the best ways to judge a fund. Mutual funds, like the stocks and bonds they hold, are subject to market cycles. […]
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In this issue: General Interest Manzanillo Calendar – Glenna Palidwor Warning! DO NOT Respond – Señior Tech New ACA Tax Laws and Roth IRA’s – Yann Kostic Immigration Update – Grace Ramirez Movie Review – Candelabra – Suzanne A. Marshall Nature Planting Roots – Travelers Palm – Tommy Clarkson Ixora – Tommy Clarkson Traveling and […]
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By Yann Kostic from the December 2013 Edition Roth IRAs may soon assume a greater role in many people’s retirement planning, as distributions from these accounts are not subject to the same taxes as other income. Roth IRAs are individual retirement accounts that allow you to set aside after-tax income up to a specified amount each […]
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In this issue: General Interest Camping in Mexico Only in Mexico – Tommy Clarkson Seeking Income? – Yann Kostic So you bought a tablet? What next? – Señior Tech Movie Review – The Butler – Suzanne A. Marshall Nature Planting Roots – Mexican Palmetto – Tommy Clarkson I Planted Roots – Picotee Sky Flower – […]
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By Yann Kostic from the October 2013 Edition Current interest rates are at rock-bottom levels, and they’re likely to stay there for a while, according to recent comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman, Ben Bernanke. It’s good news in some ways, not so good in others, because where, in such an environment, can you turn […]
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In this issue: General Interest “Oh No! My stuff is Lost” – Señior Tech Living Trusts – Yann Kostic Then along came Blossom – Freda Rumford Mujeres Amigas Newsletter – Elaine Parker Nature Parlor Palm – Tommy Clarkson Lemon Grass – Tommy Clarkson Living in Manzanillo The Pilgrims Route – Suzanne A. Marshall Kisks4kids – […]
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By Yann Kostic from the September 2013 Edition Most people consider a will to be their primary estate planning tool, but relying on a will can have disadvantages. Assets listed in a will must be processed in state probate court, which can be both time-consuming and expensive. Once the will is filed for probate, it […]
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In this issue: General Interest Third Party Ratings – Yann Kostic Portrait, Snapshot or Memory – Señior Tech The Lone Ranger – Suzanne A. Marshall Nature Sago Palm – Tommy Clarkson Living in Manzanillo Summer Time in Manzanillo – Freda Rumford Jaws of Life Presentation Spectator Sports – Suzanne A. Marshall History A Backward Glance […]
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By Yann Kostic from the August 2013 Edition If your fund receives a low third-party rating, you might consider it bad news. But the good news is that as long as you’ve selected a fund that meets your specific investment objectives, third party ratings may not matter. Morningstar is one of the much followed mutual […]
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