Holland too has suffered at the hands of soccer yobs and in Italy mounting trouble came to a head in 1995 when a 24-year-old Genoa fan was stabbed to death by an AC Milan supporter.

BBC: Soccer hooliganism: Made in England, but big abroad

In a growing number of cases, mounting losses and new financial disclosure rules have forced companies into selling or securitizing the head office to raise funds for write-offs.

CNN: SELLING THE COMPANY CASTLE

Another is that with the federal budget deficit mounting, tax rates probably aren't going any lower and could soon head higher, making Roth conversions even more attractive now.

FORBES: Conversion Time