Considering Independence? What an Advisor Can Expect
By Mike PattonThis is the time of year when I reflect on and appreciate our country's independence. I find it humbling to consider the ultimate price that...
July 01, 2010
151A in Limbo Once AgainLast week, the fight to keep indexed annuities state-regulated made a huge step forward when House conferees approved the Harkins amendment to the financial services ...
June 30, 2010
Long accountantsFirst the Monday a.m. headline on MSN Money's Web site says "Stocks Struggle..." and then another headline indicates, moments later, that stocks are rising
June 30, 2010
Kicking the canThe gross underestimation of the costs of running Medicare is a matter of record, and began just shortly after its enactment in 1965. We baby boomers combined with the current level of unemployment have just exacerbated an existing problem.
June 30, 2010
The Two Things Wall Street Hasn't Noticed YetThere are plenty of dangerous undercurrents that the Street hasn't caught onto yet. We discuss two of them.
June 30, 2010
Kicking the canThe gross underestimation of the costs of running Medicare is a matter of record, and began just shortly after its enactment in 1965. We baby boomers combined with the current level of unemployment have just exacerbated an existing problem.
June 30, 2010
Charles Schwab Reduces Fees on ETFsAccording to the company, the fee reductions for the six Schwab ETFs will make them the lowest cost funds in their respective category.
June 30, 2010
How to Identify a 'Sucker's Rally'An analysis of a composite of time-tested indicators shows that the "sucker rally" from the March 2009 lows is coming or has already come to an end.
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