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Top 706. Jan 15, 2002 2:59 PM

» SteveT - Rande

It is time to pay my annual Life insurance premium. In the past I have made it a habit to go to the library and check on the financial stability of the company. This year they no longer have that book in the reference section. Do you know any sources of the web or otherwise to check out how strong these insurance companies are in the event of a claim? Thanks

-- posted by SteveT

Top 707. Jan 15, 2002 3:34 PM

» Rande - Re: Rande

In response to message posted by SteveT:

Steve,

Try this one:

http://www.ambest.com/

-- posted by Rande

Top 708. Jan 15, 2002 4:18 PM

» SteveT - Re: Re: Rande

In response to message posted by Rande:

Rande,

Thanks.

-- posted by SteveT

Top 709. Jan 15, 2002 6:38 PM

» pjstack - Workmens' Comp taxable?

My friend was injured on the job and has received a few payments from Workmans Compensation insurance. She hasn't received a W-2 from them however. Are Workmans Comp payments taxable?
Thanks. pjstack

-- posted by pjstack

Top 710. Jan 15, 2002 7:00 PM

» Rande - Re: Workmens' Comp taxable?

In response to message posted by pjstack:

pj,

Workers' compensation paid for a work-related injury or illness is not federally taxable (unless fraudulently obtained).

-- posted by Rande

Top 711. Jan 15, 2002 7:15 PM

» Jimstock - entergy

I have a friend named dale, who bought $500. worth of gulf states stock to help out a friend with a cash flow problem 25 years ago. This company was bought out by entergy 15 to 20 years ago,then he stopped getting statements. He has lost the original certificates and now needs the certificate numbers,any ideas on how to go about this.

-- posted by Jimstock

http://investor.entergy.com/investor/ser...

Top 712. Jan 15, 2002 7:24 PM

» Rande - Re: entergy

In response to message posted by Jimstock:

Jim,

Provided the purchase was properly registered, the owner should be recorded on the company's stock book. I'd start with the company's corporate shareholder services (investor relations) rep and/or transfer agent.

Might want to start here:

-- posted by Rande

Top 713. Jan 15, 2002 7:37 PM

» Jimstock - re: entergy

Thanks Rande looks like a good place to start.

-- posted by Jimstock

Top 714. Jan 18, 2002 6:00 PM

» bob90245 - Municipal Bond Question

Hi Rande,

I happened to catch part of Suze Orman's show today. She recommended a caller purchase AAA rate insured zero coupon municipal bonds. A resident of California, the caller was retired and had $100,000 and didn't need current income. Orman thought this option would be better than long-term certificates of deposit because the municipal bonds have favorable tax treatment. Orman also mentioned the bond ladder approach.

Although, I don't have nearly that amount, I am interested in the municipal bond option for myself as I live in California as well. Is there a minimum amount where this option makes sense? How does one go about purchasing these municipal bonds? Are there commissions?

-Bob-

-- posted by bob90245