The Need for Speed
By Michael GoldbergSpeed networking, that is! From a fun standpoint, this is one of my favorite types of networking venues.
February 08, 2010
Building Portfolios on the Road to Independence. Part II: The Role and Use of BondsLast week I discussed the first stage of my portfolio construction process. Clearly, this was a difficult task to complete in a 400-500 word essay...
February 07, 2010
Why Do You Do What You Do?Lately, I've become more interested than usual in the reasons why insurance producers do what they do.
February 07, 2010
Client Beware? Harold Evensky's Definition of FiduciaryIn his response to my January 8 blog, Jay Martin raises an interesting issue about whether a fiduciary standard can or should be applied to...
February 05, 2010
Greater Good: The Unintended Consequences of Repaying TARPDid the requirement to repay TARP funds in order to pay bonuses for 2009 prompt some banks to repay the bailout funds too early?
February 05, 2010
Big Shots and Blanket StatementsSo annuities are bad - not just bad but "the worst possible solution for managing a lifetime income stream" - because there are people who abuse their authority?
February 05, 2010
Big Shots and Blanket StatementsFrom time to time, I receive press releases and other email notifications from Jane White, president and founder of Retirement Solutions LLC. Im not quite ...
February 05, 2010
Big Shots and Blanket StatementsFrom time to time, I receive press releases and other email notifications from Jane White, president and founder of Retirement Solutions LLC. I’m not quite ...

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