Economy & Markets
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IFEBP: Crisis Hits Plans
By Staff WriterThe situation at U.S. defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans may have deteriorated sharply in just 6 months.
May 06, 2009
Living with Dividend CutsAs widely reported, it's been a tough stretch for investors who rely heavily on dividends for their retirement income. So, how can an adviser help clients replace income that's been lost to dividend cuts? Several experts share their views.
May 06, 2009
Millionaire Investors Recognize OpportunityMillionaire investors are poised to seize the opportunities presented by lower priced investments, mitigate taxes and plan for their longevity, according to Fidelity Investments 3rd Annual Millionaire Outlook
May 05, 2009
Bernanke forecasts slow recoveryIn testimony before the Congressional Joint Economic Committee Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it is expected that economic activity will bottom out...
May 04, 2009
Weiss OKs MetLife BankA bank affiliated with an insurer appears to be strong enough to survive severe deterioration in the economy, an analyst says.
May 01, 2009
Who Caught the Rally?: Searching for Alpha, May 2009The huge equity gains in April were a welcome respite from recent volatility.
May 01, 2009
Earnings: MetLife, Hartford, OthersLife and health insurers reported mixed results this week.
May 01, 2009
Q109 Results: Fixed Income UpThe top-performing floating-rate taxable funds gained from about 8.80 percent to as much as 13.77 percent in the first three months of 2009, according to...