02/22/2005

Crude Feud

Hello!

Overall, oil prices are higher today due to unusually cold weather in North America and Europe. OPEC indicated in their most recent meeting that they are not interested in increasing production at this time, possibly. This might not look good for pump prices or inflation figures.

Is your donor naming your organization as a beneficiary or partial beneficiary of their IRA? Perhaps their non-working spouse has a spousal IRA, and would like to participate philanthropically by naming your organization as beneficiary/partial beneficiary, too!

Busting the Downsizing Myth: In a surprise to homebuilders, several sources indicate that retirees are "up-sizing" to provide accommodations for family visits as opposed to downsizing.

Terri G. Millson, CIMC President

Ray Dicius, CSA, GEPC LPL Branch Manager