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By Staff WriterConsumer knowledge of 529 plans' rules and regulations is spotty at best. They rely on advisors to help them make good decisions. Advisors rely on...
August 28, 2008
Merger frenzyThirty years ago there were approximately 2,500 life insurance companies in America. Today, there are 800 operating life insurance companies. New-life insurance mergers are causing a frenzy for management recruitment. Executive recruiters have set
August 28, 2008
Campaign for long-term health careA looming presidential election has both parties scrambling to find solutions for health care and long-term financial security for the elderly. On August 26, Thomas Nelson, the chief operating officer of AARP stressed bipartisanship as the primary
August 28, 2008
Merger frenzyThirty years ago there were approximately 2,500 life insurance companies in America. Today, there are 800 operating life insurance companies. New-life insurance mergers are causing a frenzy for management recruitment. Executive recruiters have set
August 28, 2008
Getting the goods on Rule 151AThree of the foremost experts on the still-evolving SEC Rule 151A -- the proposal which could serve to turn fixed indexed annuities into a registered security -- were on hand Aug. 22 at Senior Market Advisor Expo in Orlando for what turned
August 28, 2008
Colorado consumers recover $7 million in benefits, savingsThe Colorado Division of Insurance reported it recovered $7 million on behalf of consumers for the first six months of 2008. Over $4 million in refunds and restored benefits was collected from insurers, and $2.2 million was saved after the Division
August 28, 2008
An Insider's View: Christopher K. AbtsFor this issue of Market Conduct & Suitability, Senior Market Advisor editor Daniel D. Williams spoke with Christopher K. Abts of Cornerstone Retirement Group in Reno, Nev., to get his thoughts on compliance, suitability and senior protection
August 27, 2008
Boomer earnings2015 - Estimated earnings peak for early boomers, compared with 2025 for late boomers. $90,000 - Estimated peak earnings for early boomers, compared with...
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