Beat the clock

Article Abstract:

The year 2000 problem in computers could mean big trouble, as no universal software fix exists and all solutions tend to require a lost of work and expense. Experts place the likely failure rate of IBM-compatible personal computers at 80 to 90%, while mainframe computers, where very large and often indispensable databases reside, have an even higher possible failure rate. The Gartner Group, an information technology consulting firm, cites about $600 bil to fix the problem worldwide, and this is a commonly cited estimate.

Year 2000 transition (Computers)

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Net gains and losses: using the Internet to monitor markets - and buy and sell cheaper

Article Abstract:

The Internet can make managing personal investments easier through its offerings of up-to-the minute information about the financial market and individual stocks. The Internet is replete with Web sites offering investment and educational data, company research and other information. Most sites are free-of-charge. Finding the sites is easy with the many hypertext links available and the many directories to Internet sites. Many brokerage firms even offer online trading.

Usage, Innovations, Internet, Personal finance, Investments

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Watch out for the tax attack; when it comes to capital gains, procrastination can be a virtue

Article Abstract:

The best tax strategy can be gradually adjusting an allocation mix by not realizing gains and placing new cash in underweighted asset categories over time. This tends to minimize selling and tax obligations. Waiting has the added plus that a tax rate could be decreased or a tax eliminated entirely. Realized gains can be delayed until after the effective date as any change will be taxed at lower rates.

Laws, regulations and rules, Tax planning, Capital gains tax, Allocation (Taxation), Tax allocation

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