Foreign investment in China started with a trickle in the early 1980s and has increased to the extent that China is now siphoning off a significant percentage of the worlds available foreign investment funding. With Chinas accession to the WTO and the continuing vitality of its economy, this trend seems likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, China remains an unfamiliar and challenging place to do business for many small and medium sized enterprises (SM…
Annuities for Retirees: What to Consider Before You Invest
Investments called annuities are similar to traditional Individual Retirement Accounts and employer-sponsored 401(k) plans in that your money can grow tax-deferred until you withdraw it from your account. However, annuities are complex products and are not appropriate for everyone near or in retirement. Here’s an overview, including things to consider and questions to ask before you invest.