Black gold and black hearts
By Harry LewThe SEC has moved to halt an alleged real estate fraud perpetrated by two Michigan men. The advisors allegedly raised more than $50 million from at least 440 investors by offering them membership interests in a real estate fund paying annual returns
August 27, 2009
Get over itSpeaking of retirement, theLos Angeles Times offers up a few nostalgia points boomers need to lay to rest -- once and for all. We agree...
August 27, 2009
Common sense works with seniorsDepending on which state you live in, an "elder" or "senior" could be defined as "any person residing in this state who is 65 years of age or older." FINRA points out that it does not have special rules for senior
August 27, 2009
Common sense works with seniorsDepending on which state you live in, an "elder" or "senior" could be defined as "any person residing in this state who is 65 years of age or older." FINRA points out that it does not have special rules for senior
August 26, 2009
ProShares Hit with LawsuitA lawsuit seeking class-action status against ProShare Advisors, sponsor of the ProShares ETFs, was filed over the disclosure of risks associated with its UltraShort Real Estate ETF (SRS).
August 26, 2009
Obama Nominates BernankePresident Obama nominated Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke for another four-year term ...Judge Jed Rakoff wants answers about Bank of America-Merrill bonuses...the Lewis Liman defense.
August 26, 2009
New York regulators contemplating suitability standardsNew York State insurance regulators are currently considering whether to issue a new suitability regulation for sales of annuities and life insurance.
August 26, 2009
Video: Bill Smith gives tips on how to overcome objectionsSenior Market Advisor talks to Bill Smith at the 2009 Senior Market Advisor Expo about how to overcome objections.

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