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Sen. Warren slams annuity providers, sellers for ‘conflicts of interest’
By James J. GreenWarren says companies provide $17 billion in direct or indirect kickbacks to advisors who sell annuities; industry groups question her conclusions.
October 29, 2015
Social Security planning: The ethical caseToo many Americans are treading the cliff's edge with their retirement savings. Shouldn't you rescue them now while you have the opportunity?
October 29, 2015
14 worst sales practicesWaiting, not listening and living in your inbox are some of the worst things you can do to sabotage your practice.
October 28, 2015
Warren chides insurers on resort perks in push for broker ruleU.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to restrict brokers from winning vacations, luxury cars and golf outings at the expense of retirees.
October 28, 2015
Are your clients about to lose $50,000 in future Social Security benefits?It's not all that surprising that the U.S. budget deal comes with a Social Security surprise.
October 28, 2015
Popular Social Security Claiming Strategy Gutted in Budget BillThe changes to Social Security spousal benefits will be "devastating," Kotlikoff said.
October 28, 2015
It sounds crazy: Oil is safer than Treasuries for Seoul investorThe probability the U.S. central bank will increase interest rates by its December policy meeting is 33 percent.
October 28, 2015
Icahn urges AIG to split Into three, says it’s ‘time to act’AIG "must acknowledge that enhanced regulation is intended to be a tax on size," Carl Icahn wrote in a letter to AIG's CEO.