The Perils of Nonqualified 'Top-Hat' Plans: Feinberg v. Rand McNally
By William H. Byrnes, Robert BloinkThese non-qualified deferred plans are a great way to attract and retain executives, but can also have a big downside, as a recent court case shows.
March 27, 2011
Looking Beyond Gold for AlphaThe yellow metal’s rapid rise could signal inflation ahead, and the market could rotate foreign stocks.
March 25, 2011
The Week in PicturesRelief efforts in Japan continue; Steven Kandarian rises at MetLife; more PPACA battles; and just who has come calling at Maiden Lane?
March 25, 2011
New Annuity Suitability Penalties Announced by StatesNational Conference of Insurance Legislators' (NCOIL) executive committee voted unanimously March 6 to adopt the NAIC Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation.
March 25, 2011
Tax Court Revives Partnership Self Employment Tax DebateA recent Tax Court opinion could revive the debate over how and when limited partners are exempt from self-employment taxes.
March 24, 2011
Scope Creep: Keeping Successful Advisory Firms From Becoming DysfunctionalScope creep's solution? Re-evaluate all the job functions that are being performed within a firm, and reallocate them in the most sensible and fair way.
March 23, 2011
Tools to help you navigate social mediaI learned a lot about how to effectively integrate social media platforms into your business while attending GAMA International's LAMP 2011 conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this week.
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