An insider's view: Donald Walters
By Daniel WilliamsFor this issue of our newest eNewsletter, Market Conduct & Suitability, Senior Market Advisor editor Daniel D. Williams spoke with Donald Walters of the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA), the standards setting and compliance
June 23, 2008
Father knows best?51%: Percentage of boomers who think their parents are satisfied with their retirement. 37%: Percentage of boomers who feel they would be satisfied with a retirement similar to their parents'. 77%: Percentage of retired parents who ar
June 23, 2008
Father knows best?51%: Percentage of boomers who think their parents are satisfied with their retirement. 37%: Percentage of boomers who feel they would be satisfied with a retirement similar to their parents'. 77%: Percentage of retired parents who ar
June 23, 2008
Study targets Hispanic Boomers' view on health care, finance and consumerismProminent culture gaps continue to emerge within the boomer market. A new Focalyst study concludes there are "significant differences" between Hispanic Boomers' and the general...
June 23, 2008
Taking stock of the longevity revolution"We are in the midst of a longevity revolution," said demographer Ken Dychtwald. As recently as 1900, the average life expectancy was 47. By the end of the 20th Century, that number had rocketed to 78. With improvements in health care,
June 23, 2008
Taking a suitable approach to annuitiesWhen it comes to crafting a proper retirement plan, there's no playing around -- and pre-retirees who are looking for the most appropriate financial tool to do so have a wide range of annuity options to help. Valerie Brown, president of
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