The Radio Spots, and a Seminar, Work at Attracting Clients
By Mike PattonA lot happened this week. I had 32 60-second radio ads running in advance of a seminar I held last Thursday. The radio station did...
March 13, 2009
Survey: Firms losing credibility can benefit from better media outreachReports of fear and uncertainty surrounding financial service firms increasingly dominate media coverage. It's an additional obstacle for firms already struggling to hang on to...
March 13, 2009
New guide examines tax-friendly retirement destinationsBoomers considering a move in retirement can benefit from knowing how their new local taxes will affect their lifestyle. According to the Retirement Living Information...
March 12, 2009
Boomers face falling net worth$94,200 -- Median net worth in 2009 of younger boomers, more than 45 percent less than in 2004. $159,800 -- Median net worth in...
March 12, 2009
Age bias up in worker layoffsAs unemployment rises, so do claims of discrimination. Age-based discrimination claims increased nearly 30 percent in the year ended Sep. 30, according to the Wall...
March 12, 2009
Expert: Thanks to Madoff, boomers done with equitiesThe Madoff debacle has "single handedly" ended boomers' desire to invest in equities. Miller Tabak & Co. analyst Dan Greenhaus, tells MarketWatch's Kate Gibson, the...
March 12, 2009
Beware the "neo-bams"Opportunity in crisis; a noble sentiment meant to restore confidence and a belief in American exceptionalism? Not so much. I highly recommend "The Future of...
March 12, 2009
Madoff jailed immediately, awaits sentenceAdmitting to operating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, 70-year-old Bernard Madoff was immediately jailed after entering a guilty plea to 11 criminal charges today....
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