Life Insurance
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The head of Goldman Sachs wants to raise your retirement age
By Staff WriterGoldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein recently suggested that the retirement age be raised. But is that the answer to fixing the ballooning Social Security deficit?
November 20, 2012
In Insurance We Trust—Too Much?Trusts often rely on insurance policies for a variety of purposes, and if trustees do not actively manage those policies, it could cause trouble for both trust and trustee.
November 20, 2012
World Vision survey: Americans are less charitable this yearAmericans are less likely this year than last to give a charitable gift during the end-of-year holidays, according to new research.
November 20, 2012
An annuity remedy for market bluesCure baby boomer retirement woes with an indexed annuity with a living benefit rider.
November 20, 2012
Aviva PLC appoints new CEOMark Wilson, the former CEO and president of AIA Group, will take the helm January 1.
November 20, 2012
Make RMDs work for your clientWe may not like the forced spending of tax-beneficial assets but they can be used to our benefit.
November 20, 2012
American’s magic number for retirement? About $250KAccording to a new Wells Fargo study, Americans with at least a quarter of a million dollars feel much more confident about their retirement than those who have less.
November 20, 2012
Fiscal cliff: Will the states tumble, too?Talk of the fiscal cliff has largely centered on the federal budget and the national economy. But what will happen on the states themselves?