From today's special weekend edition of the Daily Update, you'll
find info on planning for retirement, insuring your child, and
deducting home-business expenses. You can also download free
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4. PERSONAL FINANCE CHANNEL: Take a look at the factors that determine
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5. ASK THE ANALYST: Schaeffer Investment Research Inc.'s Bernie Schaeffer
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1. FREE REPORTS LIST
Get the goods, gratis -- This week's free reports: telecom and energy
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2. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT
FelCor Lodging Trust (FCH) -- Morgan Stanley rates the real estate
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3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT
Putnam Global Growth & Income Class M Fund (PEQYX) -- Research Data Group
looks at how this fund outperformed the market.

The firm looks at the Putnam Growth & Income Class M (PEQYX) fund which
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4. PERSONAL FINANCE CHANNEL
Deducting home-business expenses -- Whether you are an employee or
self-employed, you may be able to deduct certain expenses.

When your home is your primary place of business, certain home costs
become deductible. Check out what determines if you're eligible for these
deductions and what tests the IRS will apply to make sure you qualify.
Click here.
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5. TODAY IN THE ANALYST CORNER
Weakness ahead for the tech sector? -- Schaeffer's Investment Research
Inc.'s Bernie Schaeffer explains.

Schaeffer thinks the tech sector might be in for some short-term weakness.
How low can it go? He will be in the Analyst Corner only until 5 p.m. ET
Tues., May 15, so be sure to ask your question now. Ask the analyst.
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7. PERSONAL FINANCE'S ASK THE EXPERT
Doug Erbert, personalized rollover service manager for American Century
Investments

If you've contributed to a retirement plan at work and are getting ready
to change jobs or retire, you'll have choices about what to do with your
money. Erbert, who helps individuals with IRAs, is available to answer
investors' queries until Sun., May. 21. Ask the Expert, now.
Click here.
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8. RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS ON MULTEXPF
Three retirement-savings tips -- Check your finances to make sure you'll
be ready for retirement.

It's easy to put off planning for retirement as you focus on daily life.
But how do make sure you're saving enough for when the time comes?
Discover tips on assuring your savings and investments are where you need
them to be.
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10. THE ANALYST TALKS BACK
Technical market forecast -- Morgan Stanley's Phil Roth answers investors'
questions.

Roth provides technical commentary on the broader market and specific
sectors. He opines regarding the Fed's interest-rate cuts, major indices'
support levels, and explains why he's expecting investors will retest
prior lows this fall.
Click here.
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11. INSURANCE SOLUTIONS ON MULTEXPF
Life insurance for your child -- Is life insurance for your child
necessary?

For adults, life insurance is a given, but is it a necessity for a child?
Take a look at the pros and cons of life insurance geared towards children
and the factors you need to consider before you jump in.
Click here.
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12. MESSAGE BOARDS
News and views

Join in on the discussion about why Marsico fund manager James Gendelman
says he is bullish on Embraer (ERJ).
Click here.
http://multexinvestor.sageonline.com/page.asp?id=2904&ps=1&s=3&nd=0512

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