Bradenton.com: Personal Finance http://http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from en-us Copyright 2009 Bradenton.com Personal Finance 60 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:20:45 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench jluper@bradenton.com SEI Quick Poll: Advisor Resolutions Fixed on Growth, Not Just Survival, in 2009 http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1135827.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1135827.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:38 EST Assessing Client Risk Tolerance, Adjusting Long-Term Goals Key to Strengthening Client Relationships and Growing Assets in Year Ahead Magnum Releases 2009 Facility Expansion Plans and Announces Interview with CEO http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1134922.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1134922.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:56 EST Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDOR) (Magnum) announces tentative plans for corporate expansion and announcements during the upcoming year. Expansion and Joint Venture projects anticipated to commence in 2009 could exceed $50,000,000 USD. T. Rowe Price Launches Strategic Income Fund http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1133994.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1133994.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:32 EST New mutual fund offers globally diversified approach to fixed-income investing Morningstar Announces 2008 Fund Manager of the Year Awards http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1133202.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1133202.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:17 EST Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment research, today announced the three winners of its Fund Manager of the Year award. The winning domestic- and international-stock fund managers were able to enhance their long-term records by minimizing losses and maintaining their rigorous approaches to stock-picking, while the winning fixed-income fund managers -- one of whom is now a three-time honoree-managed a gain for shareholders. Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. Announces Performance Data and Portfolio Composition http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1130714.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1130714.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:07 EST Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE Alternext US: FAX), a closed-end bond fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of November 30, 2008. Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. Announces Performance Data and Portfolio Composition http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1130711.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1130711.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:07 EST Aberdeen Global Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE Alternext US: FCO), a closed-end bond fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of November 30, 2008. Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Performance Data and Portfolio Composition http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1130706.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1130706.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:07 EST Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE Alternext US: IAF), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of November 30, 2008. Virtus Investment Partners Opens NASDAQ Stock Market http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1130609.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1130609.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:27 EST George R. Aylward, president and chief executive officer of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRTS), today rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock exchange to commemorate the company's trading as a separate public company under the ticker symbol "VRTS." On the Money: Taxes for the self-employed http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129833.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129833.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:22 EST Being self-employed can bring a strong sense of independence and ownership. But like every business, self-employed individuals still must pay taxes. Experts give their New Year's tips http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129832.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129832.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:22 EST When it comes to New Year's resolutions, Kathy Johnson of Sacramento, Calif., has two simple money-savers in mind: "to get out of debt and pay off all my credit cards." A Madoff lesson for young investors http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129831.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129831.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:22 EST Don't trust someone with your money just because they happen to wear a nice suit. Some identity thieves are modern-day grave robbers http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129790.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129790.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:17 EST Although it pales beside the loss of a loved one, today's complex financial system has created a new headache for grieving relatives to cope with: identity theft. Economists predict recession will persist until midyear http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129752.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129752.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:12 EST Harry Truman joked that he needed a one-armed economist so he wasn't faced with someone who always said "on the other hand ..." Don't bank on future big dividends http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129750.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129750.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:12 EST The consistent payment of generous dividends has been the saving grace for many a struggling bank this past year. Magnum Recaps Major Events of 2008, Plans for Rapid Growth in 2009, and CEO Interview http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129605.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129605.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:36 EST Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDOR) (Magnum) announces that events occurring during 2008 were nothing less than spectacular, given the current state of the world economy and lays out tentative announcements for 2009. Living between two fears http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129224.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1129224.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:41 EST This past Friday was a pretty nice little rally. Dividend Declarations: Delaware Investments(R) Municipal Income Funds Announce Dividends http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1127249.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1127249.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:51 EST Today, the following four Delaware Investments municipal income funds, all closed-end management investment companies, declare their monthly income dividends: Delaware Investments Arizona Municipal Income Fund, Inc., Delaware Investments Colorado Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (formerly Delaware Investments Colorado Insured Municipal Income Fund, Inc.), Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund, and Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund II, Inc. (together, the "Funds"). The investment objective of each Fund, other than Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund, is to provide current income exempt from federal income tax and from the personal income tax of its state, if any, consistent with the preservation of capital. The investment objective of Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax consistent with the preservation of capital. In addition, each Fund has the ability to utilize leveraging techniques in an attempt to obtain a higher return for the Fund. At present, the Funds do not have any outstanding leverage. Dividend Declaration: Delaware Investments(R) Global Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. Announces Dividends http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1127248.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1127248.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:51 EST Today, Delaware Investments Global Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), a New York Stock Exchange-listed closed-end fund trading under the symbol "DGF," declares a monthly dividend of $0.0575 per share. This dividend is payable January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2009. The ex-dividend date will be January 14, 2009. Dividend Declaration: Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund Announces Dividends http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1127247.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1127247.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:51 EST Today, Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund (the "Fund"), a New York Stock Exchange-listed closed-end fund trading under the symbol "DEX," declares a monthly dividend of $0.1025 per share. The dividend is payable January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2009. The ex-dividend date will be January 14, 2009. Dividend Declaration: Delaware Investments(R) Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. Announces Dividends http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1127246.html http://www.bradenton.com/personal_finance/story/1127246.html Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:51 EST Today, Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), a New York Stock Exchange-listed closed-end fund trading under the symbol "DDF," declares a monthly dividend of $0.0575 per share. This dividend is payable January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2009. The ex-dividend date will be January 14, 2009.