MFS Strategist: 3 Factors Chill Economy
By Jim ConnollyA change in 1 of 3 factors could save the U.S. economy from entering a recession.James Swanson, chief investment strategist at MFS Investment Management, Boston, ...
June 16, 2008
Class is in sessionWhenever I send out invitations to one of my seminars, I always market it as an educational workshop. The purpose of an education is to learn things you don't already know; therefore, your role as the speaker is to teach people things they
June 13, 2008
Eastbridge: Voluntary Benefit Sales RiseSales of voluntary worksite benefits increased to $5 billion in 2007, up about 7% from the 2006 total.Researchers at Eastbridge Consulting Group Inc., Avon, Conn., ...
June 09, 2008
Latest unemployment report little comfort for boomers clientsLosing your job when you're about to retire might throw a slight wrinkle into your financial plan. Older boomer clients will be anxious about the...
June 09, 2008
Universal Board OKs Share RepurchaseThe board of Universal American Corp. has agreed to spend up to $50 million more on buying back the company's common stock.Universal American, Rye Brook, ...
June 03, 2008
NAIC Market Conduct Data Effort Draws FireMembers of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners may vote on a centralized market conduct data collection system proposal by the end of June.Sandy Praeger, ...
June 01, 2008
The Continuing Crisis in Auction Rate SecuritiesWhile news of trouble at monoline insurers seems to have slowed since February, the municipal bond sector still faces critical challenges. At risk in particular...
June 01, 2008
How Will People Invest?Investors today know and understand the markets better than in the past. There is a greater curiosity and ongoing interest. This demand for knowledge and...