Life Insurance
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Diseases are bad, but that can be good politics
By Paula DwyerRepublican lawmakers may tend to represent regions with older, sicker residents.
November 09, 2015
5 reasons why Fed liftoff won't cause global economy to sputterThe probability of an interest rate liftoff before year-end spiked to 68 percent following the the latest jobs report.
November 06, 2015
Inequality in Our Retirement AccountsWhile we are debating income inequality, we should also be thinking about retirement inequality. Perhaps most vulnerable are the millennials.
November 06, 2015
Women-owned businesses less profitable in U.S.Women-run businesses in the U.S. tend to be more conservative and less likely to yield high-growth, according to a new study.
November 06, 2015
AllianceBernstein to serve as 3(38) fiduciary for in-plan annuitiesA fiduciary service has been announced that will assume the responsibility for vetting insurance companies when offering lifetime income options to plan participants.
November 06, 2015
9 negative phrases to avoid with your clients (& what to say instead)Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Always, always practice what you're going to say before calling a new prospect.
November 06, 2015
House bill to 'protect' savers from DOL fiduciary ruleBill to include legislative principles to help strengthen the retirement security of working families.
November 06, 2015
Wall Street and Obama gird for game of chicken on Dodd-FrankAfter failing to get enough congressional support for revisions such as a delay of strict rules known as a fiduciary standard for brokers who give retirement advice, the banking industry sees the appropriations bill as its last chance to win concessions this year.