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By Staff WriterMassMutual has published a follow-up to its white paper "The Successful Retirement Advisor" to help retirement advisors and plan sponsors identify key drivers of success. The paper, "The Successful Retirement Advisor Part II: Best
January 29, 2009
Retiring boomers say goodbye to advisorsThe Retirement Income Industry Association recently released new research that says as boomers retire they will limit the number of relationships they have with financial...
January 29, 2009
Coalition files lawsuit against SECSEC Rule 151A, which would securitize indexed annuities, continues to dominate our industry's headlines. According to a recent report, "a coalition of insurance companies and independent marketing organizations has filed suit in federal
January 29, 2009
A pox on all their housesNo, Fannie and Freddie are still here. They may be off the front page, but the cha-ching from the cash register continues to sound. It's...
January 29, 2009
Be wary of dividend ETFsAccording to Roya Wolverson of SmartMoney Magazine, dividend ETFs are a tricky hand to play. Some experts recommend dividend stocks as a solid long-term holding,...
January 29, 2009
Research update: 401(k) plan participants stay the course despite market turmoilIn 2008, employees in workplace savings plans contributed to their accounts at normal historical levels, took fewer loans than in 2007, improved their asset diversification...
January 29, 2009
Your clients' advisor checklistThere is a loss of confidence currently in the markets, and in financial institutions and experts, among many consumers. Ken Himmler of Lakewood Ranch, Fla.-based Integrated Asset Management suggests advisors provide transparency to clients and
January 28, 2009
Quick facts: How affluent retirees weather the downturnHow are affluent retirees faring in the financial downturn? Provided are some quick facts courtesy MFS Investment Management.
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