SEC 151A: A political non-issue in these tough times?
By Andy StonehouseIt appears that a combination of strong industry response and the changing tides of election season may have helped change the course of this year's biggest pre-economic meltdown controversy in the financial services sector: SEC Ruling
Changing of the guard
Boomers and benefits
October 29, 2008
Pessimistic not scaredAccording to a survey conducted by LIMRA in mid-October, U.S. consumers are content with their investments and banking or insurance arrangements during this financial crisis. LIMRA is a worldwide research and consulting organization that aids more
October 29, 2008
Pessimistic not scaredAccording to a survey conducted by LIMRA in mid-October, U.S. consumers are content with their investments and banking or insurance arrangements during this financial crisis. LIMRA is a worldwide research and consulting organization that aids more
October 28, 2008
States seek regulatory improvementsMontana state insurance regulators will start gathering nationwide information on insurance companies regarding market conduct, although the decision to make this information public hasn't been made yet, according to the Billings Gazette in Montana.
October 28, 2008
Five questions for advisors to ask themselvesOkay, we don't have to like it, but the economy stinks. It may not have hit you personally, but almost everyone is feeling the sting. If you have seen your sales numbers take a hit, instead of blaming the economy, try a little self-analysis.
October 28, 2008
Boomers bet on long-term careA majority of boomers are concerned about long-term care, enough to determine how they will vote in next week's election. Eighty-four percent say the candidates'...
October 28, 2008
Market protection16%: Percentage of consumers surveyed who have made any changes to their portfolios in light of the current market. 15%: Percentage of investors who spoke with a financial advisor. 52%: Percentage of consumers who are trying to reduce
October 28, 2008
Obama addresses pressing boomer issuesPresidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama sat down with AARP's Prime Time Radio yesterday to discuss those issues facing boomers. On health care: "It's very important that we...
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