In the cross-hairs of the DOL rule: Dually registered advisors
By Warren S. HerschThe DOL proposal is problematic because of the hoops it forces broker-dealers' registered reps to jump through.
August 19, 2015
On the Third Hand: Interstellar spaceThe current health rate-setting system is like remote-controlled drone drifting out there.
August 18, 2015
Even the affluent have concerns when planning for retirementA new LIMRA study finds a correlation between formal written plans and retirement confidence.
August 18, 2015
There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills. And Art. And Condos.Gold has taken a back seat to fine art and high-end residences as a store of wealth. Are you helping clients manage those assets' risk?
August 18, 2015
IUL: A Nontraditional Way to Allocate Retirement AssetsIndexed universal life insurance (IUL) can combine the risk protection elements of bonds with equity market participation and access to tax-free cash later in retirement.
August 18, 2015
LTCI Watch: CreativityHow one of our own columnists has pretty much broken the mold.
August 17, 2015
Before your client lapses that life insurance policy, consider the alternativesRegardless of what your clients choose to do, just make sure that they are informed of all options before they lapse that policy.
August 17, 2015
Before your client lapses that life insurance policy, consider the alternativesRegardless of what your clients choose to do, just make sure that they are informed of all options before they lapse that policy.

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