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The
Year of the Tiger
A Market Update - May 2010
The
Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival as it's been called since
the 20th century, remains the most important social and economic
holiday in China. Originally tied to the lunar-solar Chinese
calendar, the holiday was a time to honor household and heavenly
deities as well as ancestors. 2010 is termed the year of the
Tiger. The tiger is a fierce and strong animal and also quite
unpredictable at times. I’m sure you can see where we’re
going. Our expectation for the 2010 market is very positive,
but we will more than likely experience quite a bit of unpredictable
and volatile behavior as we move forward.
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Health
Care Reform
What
to Expect in 2010
Don
Nestor CFP, CPA
Many
of the new health-care provisions won't take effect for years,
but several are quickly coming into effect.
High-risk pools for Americans without health insurance
- Individuals who have been denied private health insurance
because of a preexisting condition will be able to get temporary
coverage through federal high-risk pools. These high-risk
pools will be up and running by June 21, 2010, and will eventually
phase out by 2014, when private insurers will be required
to accept adults with preexisting conditions. Children with
preexisting conditions must be accepted by private insurers
starting in 2010.
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