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Lessons From The VA World
By Norse N. Blazzard, Judith A. HasenauerSome features that have been added to variable annuities in the past few years have long been a concern.
January 27, 2010
Invest in the bestOn Friday, Jan. 22, Berkshire Hathaway B stock had a 50-1 split. What was $3,500/share is now about $70/share.
January 27, 2010
Insurer Eyes Cash Balance PlansA large insurer is making its group retirement products available as funding vehicles for cash balance plans.
January 21, 2010
Ward Group: Insurers Clinging To StabilityInsurers now are allocating assets as if they were ultra-cautious 90-year-olds.
January 21, 2010
Ward Group: Insurers Clinging To StabilityInsurers now are allocating assets as if they were ultra-cautious 90-year-olds.
January 01, 2010
The Affluentialist: The Next Case of Madoff DiseaseEven shrewd clients and professionals are susceptible to Madoff disease--that seemingly inexplicable investment flu that stuns its victims into becoming non-questioning believers despite the warning...
December 21, 2009
Editor's Choice for the Week of December 21, 2009: GDP, Retail Sales, and More Healthcare TalkWhat's happening this week.