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Con
artists target Sept. 11 charity donors
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The charitable
outpouring following the terror attack has attracted conmen
who don't stop at stealing money. They steal identities,
too. |
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"Acts
of War" shouldn't hinder insurance payoffs
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Law and
public response indicate companies won't use the wartime
exclusion. |
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Corporate
self-defense
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Small
companies may not be terrorist targets, but the attacks
awoke many business owners to the need to protect themselves. |
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Muslims
chasing the American dream
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Islam's
ban on interest makes it hard to be a homeowner. |
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Will
insurance rates go up?
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The insurance
industry has taken a big hit from the Sept. 11 disaster,
but experts don't foresee widespread rate increases. |
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Financial
burdens pile up on called-up reservists
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When Uncle
Sam calls, reservists pay the price -- financially, too.
Today's Guard is called up more frequently and longer,
often putting the finances back home in harm's way.
PLUS: How
to protect your civilian job
AND: Employers'
obligations to reservists |
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War
bonds may fund anti-terror drive
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They helped
whip the Nazis -- can war bonds help fight terrorism,
too? Legislation to re-create the WWII era financing mechanism
has been introduced in Congress. |
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War
bonds: Expect a long wait
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The slow-motion
federal bureaucracy means the wait for war bonds could
stretch from here to eternity. |
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Scammers
divert heartfelt donations
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The Sept.
11 disaster has brought out the worst in a few people,
who have used the tragedy to set up scams. Here's how
to make sure your heartfelt donation goes to the right
place. |
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Fed
to lenders: Cut borrowers a break
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The Federal
Reserve Board on Friday urged banks to ease up on customers
affected by the Sept. 11 disaster. |
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Bond
with your nation, buy U.S. savings bonds
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Money
invested in savings bonds helps finance our country's
borrowing needs.
PLUS: Buying
savings bonds through payroll deductions
AND: Types
of savings bonds |
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Is
your financial data safe?
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Computer
backup procedures should ensure that account information
remains secure and available, even when disaster strikes. |
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Disaster
do's and don'ts
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Don't panic, but do keep a
watch on your finances this week. |
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| Disaster-proof
your important papers |
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You have five minutes to clear
out of your house. Do you know what papers to grab? |
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| Prepare
a living will before disaster strikes |
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Why you should have a living
will and durable power of attorney, and how to go about
setting them up. |
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| Post-disaster
advice from 5 financial experts |
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Learn what these money managers
are advising their clients to do now. |
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| How
terrorism affects mortgage rates |
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Tuesday's terror moves the
mortgage market into uncharted territory. |
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| Mail
service is returning to normal |
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Will your lenders
cut you a break if your payment is late because of delays
in the check-delivery system?
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| Where
to donate and how |
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In light of Tuesday's tragedy,
financial institutions are making it easier to donate
money. |
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| Disaster
help for small businesses |
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Corporate
self-defense
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Small
companies may not be terrorist targets, but the attacks
awoke many business owners to the need to protect themselves. |
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| Disaster
impacts business in many ways |
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From higher insurance
costs to major transportation problems, businesses will
pay a price for the terrorist attacks.
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| Federal
disaster loans help businesses recover |
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When catastrophe strikes,
the Small Business Administration offers two types of
loans to help pull your company through.
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| Disaster
insurance can keep your business humming: |
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Be proactive! Consider business interruption
insurance.
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| Organize
your business records |
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What financial records business
owners need to keep and for how long. |
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-- Updated:
Sept. 28, 2001 |
Financial
survivor kit
