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California blues
By John SullivanCertain politicians have taken on California's 39 percent health care rate hike as a populist cause. Dumb move, especially with Obamacare teetering on the brink....
February 18, 2010
2009 saw uptick in annuity salesDespite the recovery felt since March 9, the flight to safety continues in certain sectors. Fixed indexed annuities saw a modest increase in the fourth...
February 18, 2010
Seniors experiencing lack of geriatric doctorsIn a recent article in the Boston Globe, Dr. Lewis A. Lipsitz, of Harvard Medical School, decried the future of geriatrics, which has seen fewer and fewer new members in recent years.
February 18, 2010
Long term care for 2010 and beyondThough the future of long term care is still hazy, the proposed CLASS Act might be a good indication of where the path may lead.
February 18, 2010
Country Financial Security Index FallsThe Financial Security Index published by Country Financial fell in February to 63.1, from 65.8 in February 2009.
February 18, 2010
MMI Study: Young Boomers Earn the MostYoung baby boomers have the highest average income, according to a new study.
February 18, 2010
Social Security collected more than it paid - barelyMore bad news for Social Security. USA Today reports that the program's surplus "nearly evaporated" in 2009, the first time this has happened in 25...
February 18, 2010
Insurers Offer Guaranteed UL ProductA new universal life policy allows policyowners to select the coverage needed, the duration of the death benefit guarantee and the length of time to pay premiums.