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Breaking Up is Hard to Do
By Michael K. StanleyIf Hartford Financial were to split in two the outcome would have positive credit implications for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance group and negative credit implications for the life insurance group.
February 17, 2012
The life insurance glass is more than half fullThe large population of uninsured and underinsured Americans could mean billions in sales but only if agents make a few changes.
February 17, 2012
Critical Illness Insurance Claimants WantedAACII is looking for consumers who are interested in appearing in a CI awareness campaign.
February 17, 2012
Proposed Budget Leaves Businesses with QuestionsPresident Barack Obama's proposed federal budget is a disappointment to the National Federation of Independent Business. The advocacy group that represents small companies says it leaves owners guessing about what to expect in the future on taxes and regulations.
February 17, 2012
Callout to Obama: Protect Tax-Deferred AnnuitiesIndustry organization urges President Obama and Congress to protect incentives for Americans to save for retirement by identifying that protecting tax-deferred status of annuities is important to the financial security of middle-income Americans.
February 17, 2012
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February 17, 2012
Tax Time for Retirees (Chicago Tribune)"Maybe you thought your tax prep would get less complicated once you stopped working," writes Jill Schlesinger, "but preparing taxes in retirement can be quirky."
February 17, 2012
No Tax Reform Without Incentives for Retirement Savings, Argue 2 Congressmen (AdvisorOne)A new resolution proposes that it become the "Sense of Congress" that current tax incentives for retirement savings should be retained in any reform of the tax code.