Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
More Pain, Then Pleasure (Maybe)
By Kara P. StapletonHindsight may always be 20/20, but in these market and economic times, the cognoscenti seem to agree that even perfect vision and an understanding of...
December 25, 2008
NAR pushes for housing stimulusSales for existing homes fell in November, according to the National Association of Realtors. Existing homes fell 8.6 percent, more than 10 percent from a...
December 17, 2008
Growing older in America: Changes to boomer trendsExperts on boomer marketing convened at Seattle's "Pig in the Python: Design for Aging Forum" this month to discuss current trends of the generation. Among...
December 08, 2008
MetLife To Post Profit In Fourth QuarterMetLife Inc. says it expects to report more than $1 billion in net income for the current quarter and has held variable annuity income guarantee ...
December 08, 2008
MetLife To Post Profit In Fourth QuarterMetLife Inc. says it expects to report more than $1 billion in net income for the current quarter and has held variable annuity income guarantee ...
December 02, 2008
Ask the expert: Submitting marginal casesDo you recommend that I submit possibly marginal cases anyhow, or should I hold them back?
December 02, 2008
Allianz: Some Want More Stocks And AnnuitiesAbout 46% of U.S. adults feel good or very good about their personal financial situation, but only 17% feel the U.S. financial situation will be ...
December 01, 2008
Markets Down, Takeovers Up?The recent pummeling of the stock market has changed the playing field for many firms.