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Is Global Warming Behind Hurricane Katrina?

This is a partial transcript of “Special Report With Brit Hume,” August 30, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. Watch “Special Report With Brit Hume” weeknights at 6 p.m. ET BRIT HUME, HOST: A writer in the “Boston Globe” today declared that the hurricane that has wreaked such damage …

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This Season, Give a Mutual Fund

What are my options for opening a mutual-fund account for my newborn niece? How much can I give her each year? QUESTION: I would like to know what my options are for opening a mutual-fund account for my newborn niece. I don’t want to buy her a bond like everyone …

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10 Things Your Estate Planner Won't Tell You

Looking for an estate planner to help protect your life’s earnings from UncleSam? You may be getting a lot less than you bargained for. 1. “You probably don’t need me.” Let’s face it: Estate planning is scary. Not only does it involve protecting your hard-earned assets, but it makes you …

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