Also pushing up neutral, the pipeline of excess liquidity is still filling despite rate hikes, most visibly in commodity speculation and record levels of corporate cash.

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Before filling out the aid application, he should hand the cash over to you, since the effective tax rate on your assets is only one-fifth the rate on his.

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