Archive for August, 2007
« Previous EntriesPay close attention to retirement rollovers (Bankrate.com)
Friday, August 31st, 2007Direct transfer of retirement accounts between trustees usually is a simple transaction and protects the account holder from early distribution taxes, says CPA George Saenz.
The price of walking away
Tuesday, August 28th, 2007The trio of private-equity firms buying Home Depot’s wholesale supply unit decided to stay with the deal, but they could have walked away from the negotiations - for a modest fee.
Why Pfizer-Wyeth deal’s a bad idea
Friday, August 24th, 2007You’d think it was 1999 all over again.
Hedge-fund redemption shock
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007Investors are expected to hit hedge funds with a flood of redemption requests this fall, but those who try to withdraw their money may be in for an unpleasant surprise.
Tough times for high-profile IPOs
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007Once high-flying initial public offerings may be grounded as they become a tough sell amid market turmoil.