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Life After CLASS
By Jesse SlomeThe end of CLASS makes the choices very clear for consumers: Either they can plan for their own long-term care or risk that a government program will exist in the future when you are likely to need care.
November 28, 2011
Technology and the Middle Market: What Works?The middle market consistently says it wants advisors to use technology to reach them. But which ones? Mobile? Social? Three top producers weigh in.
November 28, 2011
If We Can Differentiate Coffee, Why Not Life Insurance?We live in a spreadsheet world, here in the life insurance industry. Too many times, he with the cheapest premium wins. So how can we de-commoditize life insurance?
November 28, 2011
Class DismissedThe Community Living Assistance Services and Support program, also known as the CLASS Act, was part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Obamas effort at health care reform.
November 28, 2011
Kahneman’s Close-UpReading the December issue of Vanity Fair, I came across a curious find.
November 28, 2011
The Pursuit of HappinessDuring nearly 40 years as a psychotherapist, Ive tried to help people learn to love themselves and treat themselves well in the deepest sense.
November 28, 2011
MetLife Removed From Citigroup's Top Picks as CEO Reshapes Firm (Bloomberg Businessweek)Steven Kandarian, named Chief Executive Officer of MetLife in May, is seeking to position the company as the preeminent global life insurer, which could amount to a larger reorganization within the company than experts had at first predicted.
November 28, 2011
SEC Defends Rejected $285M Citigroup AccordThe Securities and Exchange Commission is defending its $285 million settlement with Citigroup after a New York judge struck down the deal.