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The Dow's rally to 14,000 and beyond has retirees running in both directions — some are running for more profits and others are running for the exits.
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Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that proposals to boost the tax rate on carried interest are “nothing but a tax on innovation and job creation in America.” “This just goes back to Economics 101,” the GOP congressman said Wednesday. “If you raise the price of something -- the price of putting your capital at risk and provide a disincentive to risk-based investment in this country -- you’re going to have less of it.”
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Saving for college and estate planning are two major financial concerns for most families.
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Joseph Keating, chief investment officer at First American Asset Management, told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” that dividend stocks are a good bet in retirement.
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A reader recently asked me for tips on how, and when, to switch careers. It's a question I've been asked a few times recently. I've done a lot of research on this topic and would like to share with you some of the things I've learned.
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Investment plan fees can sap thousands of dollars from a worker's retirement savings. Some lawmakers are considering making companies that manage 401(k) plans give clearer and more complete information on those costs.
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Steve Neimeth, manager of SunAmerica Focused Growth & Income Fund, joined "Morning Call" to offer his stock picks. joined "Morning Call" to offer his “hidden gem" stock picks. But he saved three large-cap recommendations exclusively for CNBC.com. Find out more, inside.
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This proxy season, shareholders at some 70 to 100 corporations will vote on proposals that could give them a voice in executive pay. According to the proxy advisory firm Proxy Governance, some of those companies facing investor wrath may include Coca-Cola, Exxon Mobil, Merck and Wal-Mart.
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Corporate profits are up -- and corporate pensions appear solid. But "Street Signs" guest Alison Borland says more companies intend to terminate their pension plans this year. A senior benefits consultant for Hewitt Associates, Borland told CNBC's Erin Burnett about the bad news -- but why it may be less painful than some might expect.
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Are Americans saving too mcuh for retierment? It seems some people think so. Which is interesting considering the national savings rate is actually negative. Are we doing this all wrong? Laurence Kotlikoff is a professor of ecnomics at Boston University. He's among a group of economists and academics that believe people should be saving less and spending more....
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Few would argue with the White House’s Web site, when it calls the U.S. Social Security system “one of the great moral successes of the 20th century.” But much has changed since President Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the system in 1935 – including a historically huge graying population. And that’s where the debate started, on "Morning Call."
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Home Depot shareholders want to stop the payout package that ex-CEO Robert Nardelli is expected to get. They've filed an injunction to stop the payments all together. So far--there' s no ruling yet on the legal action. Nardelli resigned his post last week--leaving with a rather large $210 million severance deal (including a cash payment of $20 million).
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Most professional athletes make plenty of money ( see fyi below) when they’re on the field – but those salaries don’t always hold them over after retirement. That’s why Lenny Dykstra, former professional baseball player, has created the “Player’s Club” with the help of the investment advisors at UBS. Dykstra was on “Morning Call” with his own investment advisor, Rich Suttmeier of Rightside.com, to discuss his new venture.
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2006 is looking a whole lot "greener" for the U.S. Postal Service. A postage service overhaul bill passed through the U.S. Senate over the weekend. It's expected to save billions in retirement expenses--and keep the cost of postage from rising. President Bush still has to sign it. So how do businesses in the industry--feel about it?
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Computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard says that its Chief Financial Officer, Bob Wayman, plans to retire at the end of the year.
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We have a busy day ahead on Monday. Scheduled topics and guests include: Spam (the email kind) and just why it's once again flooding email addresses in huge numbers. Richard Prati--CEO and Chairman of American Technology Research--will be on "Squawk Box" to give the reasons why spammers are at it again in increasing numbers.