What "kinder capitalism" really means
By John SullivanBill Gates' recent speech on the failings of capitalism went over big with the Davos crowd, but isn't playing well in the financial press. Sure,...
May 28, 2008
Holiday retail rush falls shortAccording to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. shoppers spent furiously in the days just before Christmas. But, holiday retail sales appeared to still fall short...
May 28, 2008
Boomers cut back spending, savingThe Associated Press reports that the economic downturn is hitting roughly one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans especially hard, compelling them to borrow money...
May 28, 2008
Greenspan's irrational apathyLook, I love Alan Greenspan and all he did for the economy under his Fed stewardship. To me, he was the perfect example of what...
May 28, 2008
Despite Citi's selloff, SIVs still safeWe've been closely following the structured investment market in the wake of the subprime mess, and word comes this week that Citigroup has slashed the...
May 28, 2008
Use technology to support serviceTo distance yourself from your competitors you need to develop technological strategies that allow you to provide the same quality of service to each of...
May 28, 2008
So much for women and children firstMost married men claim Social Security benefits at age 62 or 63. This is well short of both Social Security's Full Retirement Age and the...
May 28, 2008
An insider's view: Craig RandallFor the initial issue of our newest eNewsletter, Market Conduct & Suitability, Senior Market Advisor editor Daniel D. Williams spoke with Craig Randall of Randall Marketing Group and 2007 Senior Market Advisor's Advisor of the Year to get his
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