The status quo is the one option that's not on the table, and those who seek to block any reform at all -- any reform at any costs will not prevail this time around.

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For U.S. investors looking to gain exposure to stocks that only trade on foreign markets, one option is to buy an ETF that holds these stocks directly on the foreign exchange.

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It is understood one option being given serious consideration to help make the savings is to cut back on people's entitlement to care services.

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The idea is to hold on to employee stock until at least two years after an option is granted and one year after it's exercised.

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He is one of the chief architects of Schwab's option trading platforms and analytics tools, focusing primarily on public relations, client education and product development.

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