New US Tax Rules Are a Gift to Europe
By Leonid BershidskyU.S. legislators have effectively established an optimal corporate tax range for the EU something France and Germany have long tried and failed to do.
January 16, 2018
The Fed's Losing Control of the Financial MarketsLow interest rates can hurt life and annuity issuers. So can severe inflation.
January 16, 2018
Small-Business Retirement Rules Shift Under New Tax LawWhile the math governing small-business retirement plans has certainly changed, advisors should not expect these plans to become obsolete.
January 15, 2018
Big Data Sharing and Predictive Modeling: 5 Things for Regulators to ConsiderThe new analytical tools are giving insurance regulators something to think about.
January 12, 2018
The Real Reason Walmart Raised Its Minimum WageIf Walmart is increasing hourly wages, maybe that says something about the labor market.
January 12, 2018
6 Things Top-Performing Advisors Do to Stay RelevantAdvisors who arent taking active steps to grow their businesses, gain market share and strengthen client relationships risk slipping behind.
January 12, 2018
Give Wisely in 2018If you're a charitable giving planner, you know all of this. If not, here are some basic guidelines.
January 11, 2018
The Economy Tamed Health Costs; That's EndingRemember rampant health care inflation? Maybe it's still there. Waiting.

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