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How to Write Off a Loss in a Variable Annuity

This week, Gail explains two methods to handlelosses on a variable annuity. It’s complicated — but well worth exploring for thesignificant tax savings it could represent formany investors. Dear Gail, In late 1999, at the top of the stock market (of course), I invested in a variable annuity. I put …

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Retailers Hope Sex, Discounts Drive Sales

CHICAGO – Sex sells and money talks. U.S. retailers are banking on those cliches to drive sales this holiday season, with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. — famous for its skin-filled catalogs — turning to scantily clad in-store greeters in a bid to lure reluctant consumers. If that doesn’t work, Kmart …

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Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)

State: Florida Party: Republican Candidate: U.S. House of Representatives Current Office: Representative (R-FL 112th) Born: 9/25/1961, Fort Lauderdale, FL Religion: Catholic Marital Status: Single Education: Attended University of South Florida Previous Political Experience: FL House, 1988-92, 2000-present; FL Senate, 1992-2000 Campaign Web Site: http://www.mariodiazbalart.com Click here for the Fox News …

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