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Sound Money > Programs > October 18, 2003

Sound Money for October 18, 2003



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SegmentTechnology sector
SegmentTaking the money out
SegmentInternational adoption
SegmentListener questions for October 18, 2003
SegmentErica answers listener questions for October 18, 2003

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AudioTechnology sector
On average, technology funds are up nearly 50 percent this year. Sounds great, but remember when the tech bubble burst? Chris Farrell checks in with veteran high-tech analyst Michael Murphy. Mr. Murphy says we should be cautiously optimistic about the sector.
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DocumentTechnology Investing Online
DocumentEvery Investor's Guide to High-Tech Stocks and Mutual Funds Proven: Strategies for Picking High-Growth Winners

AudioTaking the money out
If you've been saving for retirement, then you're probably aware of the complexities of withdrawing from accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s. If you take money out before 59 1/2, there's a penalty; if you don't take it out at 70 1/2, you'll also pay the price. Author Margaret Malaspina joins Stephanie Curtis to explain the rules governing your stash of cash.
Resources
DocumentCracking Your Retirement Nest Egg (Without Scrambling Your Finances): 25 Things You Must Know Before You Tap Your 401(k), IRA, or Other Retirement Savings Plan

AudioInternational adoption
The United States adopts more foreign children than all other nations combined. Reporter Tanya Ott talks to a family in Birmingham, Alabama about planning financially for international adoption. They spent about $25,000 and waited for months before they brought their son Dima home from the Ukraine.
Resources
DocumentUniversity of Alabama's International Adoption Clinic

AudioListener questions for October 18, 2003
This week, Chris Farrell answers questions about: saving a small amount each month, passive vs. active management, investing an inheritance, maxing out tax-deferred savings, and foreign bond funds.
Resources
DocumentYale University's endowment update
DocumentMSN Money article on index funds
DocumentSavingsbonds.gov

AudioErica answers listener questions for October 18, 2003
This week, our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger answers questions about: finding bonds with decent returns, variable annuities for kids, how to decide when to sell an individual stock, where to save short-term money, systematic investment plans, and the rule of 72.
Resources
DocumentLearn the Rule of 72
DocumentRetirement income calculator



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