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Longevity annuities
By Staff WriterSome insurers are offering a twist on the traditional immediate annuity that should help retirees protect themselves from outliving their savings, according to Walter Updegrave...
May 28, 2008
Long-term care coverage: What, me worry?Advisors may finally be coming 'round to the benefits of long-term care insurance, but their boomer clients are still sorely in need of education. One...
May 28, 2008
What do any of these terms really mean?I'm fascinated by business speak. I'm a regular devotee of Lucy Kellaway's business management column in Financial Times. She does her best to decipher some...
May 28, 2008
Insuring your clients' retirementDisability insurance protects clients who are injured and unable to work, but missing only a few years of contributions can leave retirement accounts underfunded. Retirement-contribution...
May 28, 2008
Go beyond a million-dollar practiceTo go beyond a million-dollar practice you should aim to bring in $50 million in new assets each year, according to David Mullen, Jr., author...
May 28, 2008
A big blow to "shareholder rights" advocatesDo you want a greater say in how the companies you invest in are run, or do you trust management to make the tough decisions...
May 28, 2008
Financial houses in the clear?Larry Kudlow says financial stocks are a good buy, but we're not so sure. Yes, we agree the large financial houses are taking necessary steps...
May 28, 2008
Three skills for effective communicationCommunicating effectively with clients involves three major skills, according to Hendrie Weisinger, in his book "The Emotionally Intelligent Financial Advisor." Use "I" statements to show...