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Senators resolve to save retirement products from cliff
By Elizabeth D. FestaSens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), introduced a resolution pledging to keep the tax status of retirement vehicles.
December 07, 2012
Trade-offs in raising Medicare eligibility ageIt could help reduce the deficit, but may have some surprising consequences, including higher premiums for people on Medicare.
December 07, 2012
The Democrats and the fiscal cliff: Not much on the tableLiberals maintain entitlement savings should come from better efficiency or bigger contributions from wealthy, not benefit cuts.
December 07, 2012
Why it's easier to scam the elderlyOlder people may not pick up on the visual clues of a fraud artist.
December 06, 2012
The Life Insurance Fiscal Cliff: No Tax Preference Is SafeThe potential elimination of many tax preferences currently afforded life insurance is one facet of todays fiscal cliff discussions that is often overlooked. In todays political environment, no tax preference is safe.
December 06, 2012
Life agents: Are you ready for the multi-channel consumer?Consumers like to meet face to face ... but they also want to chat with you on Skype, friend you on Facebook, Google your company and download your app.
December 06, 2012
Greenberg: Tread carefully in emerging marketsHaving a staff to understand the market and capital to fund the adjustment period are critical for success.