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Northwestern Mutual Poll Notes Progress Among Savers
By Warren S. HerschTwo-thirds of individuals polled in a new survey say they are moving in the right direction in respect to saving money for retirement or achieving other financial objectives.
May 08, 2012
On the Third Hand: HR HellWe don't want to set priorities or make choices, so, instead, we torture HR managers.
May 08, 2012
The Difference Between the U.S. and Europe in 1 Graph (The Atlantic)If similar fiscal transfers existed in the EU as in America, the rich north would have to send Portugal and Greece an additional 30 cents for every dollar paid in taxes, year after year.
May 08, 2012
A Bucket Strategy for Retirement Income (Forbes)Nearly 30% of financial professionals use a time-segmentation approach to helping clients develop retirement savings, according to the Financial Planning Association.
May 08, 2012
Long-Term-Care Insurance: Who Needs It? (NPR)Roughly eight million Americans have long-term care insurance, yet an estimated 11 million Americans need some kind of long-term care each year.
May 08, 2012
Long-Term-Care Insurance: Who Needs It? (NPR)Roughly eight million Americans have long-term care insurance, yet an estimated 11 million Americans need some kind of long-term care each year.
May 08, 2012
What to Do Now to Minimize Wealth Transfer TaxEstate tax provisions expire at the end of the year. What should you be doing to prepare your high net-worth clients for the change?
May 08, 2012
Aviva CEO Quits After Shareholder Revolt Over PayThe company gave no explanation for the decision by Andrew Moss to step down a week after shareholders voted against the companys decisions on executive pay and bonuses.