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ACLI Joins Japan Protest
By Allison BellThe American Council of Life Insurers and other North American and European groups are asking Japan to change the rules governing Japan Post Insurance before letting JPI add or alter products.
September 03, 2009
Pop quiz: What do you know about index annuities?It's meant for consumers, but sadly, far too many advisors will fail. The Wall Street Journal's Leslie Scism offers the following quiz on equity (or...
September 03, 2009
Report Eyes Global AgingEmployers will play a critical role in shaping public policy and addressing concerns about global aging.
September 03, 2009
Benefit Agency Sets HearingThe Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans will hold meetings Sept. 15 to 17 in Washington aimed at promoting retirement literacy and security.
September 03, 2009
Happy 401(k) DayCarriers have started rolling out plans to support 401(k) Day on Sept. 11.
September 03, 2009
Pru Boosts Disability UnitPrudential Financial Inc.'s Group Insurance Business announced today it is opening a disability management services office in Scottsdale, Ariz.
September 03, 2009
Boomers find fiscal responsibilityAs we mentioned a few weeks ago, boomers are finally getting fiscally responsible -- just in time to screw everyone else. Cutbacks in spending by...
September 03, 2009
Social Security changes to affect millions next yearAccording to a Reuters news article and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), "millions of seniors will receive smaller Social Security checks next year, and none of the 37 million seniors who receive Social Security will get an