Beginning on January 1, 2011, brokerage firms, mutual fund companies, banks and transfer agents will be required to track and report the cost of securities to both the IRS and the investor.

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The motion sought agreement from members that the transfer of functions relating to mutual societies should be considered by the UK Parliament.

BBC: Financial Services Bill

If you accumulate an adequate amount of cash for these purposes outside the account, you can always transfer it to a brokerage or mutual fund company to be invested more aggressively for retirement.

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