Why I’m Cautious on Stocks, Unimpressed With Bonds, and as for Cash…
By Mike PattonWashingtons efforts to prop up the economy are more political than pragmatic. In the meantime: no pain, no (long-term) gain.
September 16, 2011
Drum Roll ... LTCI Sales are Up!Low and behold, I opened an email from friend and colleague Phyllis Shelton this week
September 16, 2011
Double StandardOne of the most interesting stories this week came from Washington, where, during the NAIFA annual meeting, when representatives from NAIFA and the AALU squared ...
September 16, 2011
Double StandardOne of the most interesting stories this week came from Washington, where, during the NAIFA annual meeting, when representatives from NAIFA and the AALU squared ...
September 16, 2011
Are You Part of ‘One of the Greatest Scams of Our Time?’An author slams investment advisory firms, calling their services one of the greatest scams of our time.
September 15, 2011
Sidestepping Income Tax When a Policy Is Canceled With Outstanding LoansInsolvent insureds can avoid income tax when a life insurance policy is terminated while loans are outstanding.
September 14, 2011
Feldman deserving winner of John Newton Russell Memorial AwardThis week I'd like to offer congratulations to Marvin Feldman, CLU, ChFC, RFC, as the recipient of the 2011 John Newton Russell Memorial Award.
September 14, 2011
UnemploymentThe great nagging worry for all of us is unemployment. I've been thinking (and I'll bet you have been, too) about what would make an employer hire more employees and - you know what? - I can't come up with any thoughts, great or even less than.

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