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Variable Annuities: Why They Make Sense Even Now
By Michael HamInvesting should be done with the intent of one, not losing money and two, earning more than inflation after income taxes. With this in mind, are your clients playing it too safe?
December 02, 2011
Finally, a Realistic Portrayal of Wall Street (Economist)Margin Call, the new Wall Street film that tells the story of an anonymous investment bank's near-collapse, avoids the hyperbole and in-your-face aggression that defines so many finance films (think: Wall Street), and that's precisely why it succeeds, argues an Economist blogger.
December 02, 2011
Timing of SEC’s Fiduciary Rule Debated at CFA Conference (AdvisorOne)The timing of the SEC's proposed fiduciary rule continues to be debated, although most insiders feel confident that it will happen.
December 02, 2011
The Hartford, Sun Life, Transamerica, Curian Capital Unveil New OfferingsThe Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Simsbury, Conn., has introduced two fixed index annuities that allow risk-averse investors to build retirement assets in the face of historically low interest rates.
December 02, 2011
FPA Survey: Planners Report Few Changes to Clients' Retirement PlansMost clients of financial planners did not make significant changes to their retirement plans or lifestyles during the year past, according to a new report.
December 02, 2011
If You Don't Buy This Insurance, We'll Kill This DogWe live in a world where apparently, people are far more likely to insure their pets than to insure themselves. Somewhere, there is a legion of dogs and cats laughing at us.
December 01, 2011
Selling the NeedIf 80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers, isnt it time to re-evaluate their life insurance coverage?
December 01, 2011
Reader Comments of the WeekA look at what LifeHealthPro readers are saying about this week's top articles.