Compensation growth for financial professionals surpasses national average
By Staff WriterNew research from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) shows that despite a struggling economy, compensation for financial professionals in 2007 outpaced that of the...
July 16, 2008
Senate proposes ban on 401(k) debit cardsDebit cards linked to 401(k) accounts are far too easy to abuse, lawmakers are saying. For every $1,000 drawn from retirement savings, an estimated $10,000...
July 16, 2008
Selling us all shortGotta love rule-making by enforcement. If ever there was a tool specifically to look for scapegoats, this is it. A particular action may not be...
July 16, 2008
Getting screwed by the SECGotta love rule-making by enforcement. If ever there was a tool specifically to look for scapegoats, this is it. A particular action may not be...
July 16, 2008
Mail campaigns that actually workHow often are you in contact with your clients? Three or four times a year? Do you put all your clients into the same contact campaign? Did you know that even a low volume contact campaign should include 10 or more points of contact each year? And
July 15, 2008
Saving for women's retirementA study by Hewitt Associates shows that women continue to be behind in saving for retirement compared to men. Longer life spans and lower pay...
July 14, 2008
Moral hazardNo, we're not being flip. Anyone who thinks the latest plan for Freddie and Fannie won't lead to exactly the same problem (or one that's...
July 14, 2008
Gloomy boomers66% - Percentage of boomers who feel it is harder now to get ahead than 10 years ago. 86% - Percentage of boomers who...
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