John Simmers
By Staff WriterThe ING Advisor Network recently announced John Simmers chairman and CEO, is stepping down after 30 years with the company.
April 14, 2009
EBRI: Pension sponsors to maintain risky investingFunding for public pension plans is quickly eroding due to investment losses, but it's unlikely that underfunded sponsors will be motivated to make the shift...
April 14, 2009
No-nonsense tips to lower retirement costsEmily Brandon offers 10 no-nonsense tips to lower retirement costs in her blog for U.S. News and World Report:
April 14, 2009
Build a business-selling dream teamThere are many complex issues involved in a business transition or a business sale.
April 14, 2009
Seniors should prepare for long-term care need44% -- Percentage of pre-retirees who will be at risk of not having enough savings to maintain their current lifestyles once they retire excluding health care and long-term care costs.
April 14, 2009
Retirement confidence drops to record lowSurvey results show worker confidence in being able to retire comfortably this year has plummeted to a new low at 13 percent. Analysis from the...
April 13, 2009
Immediate annuities sales rise on promise of lifetime income"Immediate" annuities are attracting more boomers drawn to lifetime income guaranteed by U.S. life insurance companies. Chris Blunt, executive vice president of retirement income security...
April 13, 2009
Once upon a sales callWhen times are tough, it's easy to fall into the trap of unwisely hoping a fairy tale-like customer will miraculously save the day, but you must be your own knight in shining armor.
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