WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - Bush and Gore campaign officials continued to
clash over Florida election results Friday, while uncertainty over the
outcome of the presidential race weighed on Wall Street. Texas Gov.
George W. Bush told reporters he was preparing for the transition to
the White House, but noted that "there are still votes to be counted"
in Florida. Bush said "each candidate and each team have to do what
they think is in the best interest of the country. It's in the best
interest of the country to plan (for transition) in a responsible way."
Could
anyone have predicted this sort of an outcome from our recent election?
It almost seems like a fiction novel. My only hope is that the outcome
is decided quickly and the country and the financial markets are able
to move forward.
If you missed the recent Los Angeles Times Money makeover, here is a link to the article.
http://www.latimes.com/business/columns/perfin/20001017/t000098867.html It is on an early retirement couple.
While
the markets are in limbo, this is a good time to take care of other
financial business. Have you reviewed your will recently? Have your
beneficiaries changed names or addresses? Have you changed your wishes?
Have you reviewed the title on all of your assets to be included in
your living trust? Have all of your assets transferred correctly?
Are
you going to make a charitable donation this year? Have you thought of
donating stock in place of a cash contribution? This is a good time to
do these year end chores.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sandra C. Field,CSA,MBA,CFP