The zero sum game
By David A. SaltzmanWatching the lawsuits that are challenging the individual mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Care Act (PPACA) has become the new health care thrill ride.
December 22, 2010
Hoe's magazine and web suggestionsIt may be too late for Christmas shopping; however, I thought it would be of interest to note some of the investment magazines and websites I like to peruse for ideas.
December 22, 2010
2010 Census: Top States for Population and WealthThe 2010 Census shows some surprising statistics when it comes to the wealthy in America.
December 21, 2010
2011 outlook on fixed index annuitiesAs you're wrapping up your 2010 sales and gearing up for the holidays, most of you are done for the year and already planning your strategy for 2011.
December 21, 2010
2011 outlook on fixed index annuitiesAs you're wrapping up your 2010 sales and gearing up for the holidays, most of you are done for the year and already planning your strategy for 2011.
December 21, 2010
The Four Key Factors to Motivating Employees: P4To begin motivating, the first three weeks of training are crucial for new employees of advisory firms.
December 21, 2010
Ron Roge’s Modest Proposal on FINRA as RIAs’ SRO: A Role for the CFP Board?Why not have the CFP Board serve as the SRO for all advice givers, as Ron Roge suggests, rather than, say, FINRA? Good idea, but . . .
December 20, 2010
This Too Shall PassOn December 7th, I attended a dinner with some industry professionals and business media colleagues in which we talked about many of the tidal forces that are making life in this industry so turbulent.

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