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LGBT community presents unique challenges in financial planning
By Maria WoodPrudentials first-ever study of the LGBT population found high incomes, but a feeling that advisors dont understand their special circumstances.
November 14, 2012
Adult children: your new marketIf you broker life settlement transactions, seniors are your core market but not your only one.
November 14, 2012
Avoiding the 9 deadly sales mistakesChances are, you are committing a classic sales presentation error and you don't even know it.
November 14, 2012
LIMRA: just 1 in 6 consumers familiar with target-date fundsThe survey also found that fewer women than men were likely to say they were familiar with TDFs.
November 14, 2012
Expert foresees end-of-year rush to implement tax avoidance strategiesTaxes on wealthy Americans are certain to rise next year. Professionals should approach clients about leveraging a host of tax-avoidance strategies.
November 14, 2012
Disability Insurance Observer: Haircut worldThe shocking thing about the ELNY story is that haircuts are taking place out in the open.
November 14, 2012
Survey: Families at odds over financial planningSurvey results from Fidelity Investments found family members frequently disagree when asked privately about hard-to-discuss topics, such as elder care, inheritance and retirement security.
November 14, 2012
How the Alternative Minimum Tax could slam youIf no action is taken on the AMT, taxpayers could pay $3,700 more in 2012 taxes.