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Lifetime Income: Witnesses Discuss Educational Materials
By Arthur D. PostalInsurer representatives say the U.S. Treasury Department and the U.S. Labor Department could encourage use of lifetime income options by updating the rules governing educational materials.
September 15, 2010
Creating effective print adsYou only have about five seconds (or less) to attract someone's attention to your print ad. Using the following seven tips can help you create effective print ads and improve response rates.
September 15, 2010
Survey: Consumers Want Fiduciary Standard Scope ExpandedAbout 91% of U.S. investors say stockbrokers and investment advisors who provide the same kinds of advisory services should follow the same investor protection rules, according to sponsors of a recent survey.
September 15, 2010
Five things you should know before starting a blogOriginally seen on www.bloggingfingers.com, here are some great tips for beginning bloggers and those thinking about starting one, written by U.K. entrepreneur Adnan Ebrahim, founder of www.blogtrepreneur.com and www.CarThrottle.com.
September 15, 2010
RAAs: Reputational Outbreak has BegunYesterday, you may have noticed a followup article from Bloomberg on the retained asset account (RAA) controversy that Bloomberg itself manufactured some weeks ago. For ...
September 14, 2010
Lifetime Income: The ShowThe U.S. Department of Labor is airing live video of the hearing on lifetime income options for retirement plans.
September 14, 2010
Ten things every advisor should knowDo you ever go to a conference, take great notes, and then promptly drop them in a stack on the floor or behind your desk, never to be seen again? If you're like me, it's a habit you want to break.
September 14, 2010
RAAs: VA Announces Disclosure RulesThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Prudential Financial Inc. have come up with servicemembers' and veterans' life program beneficiary protection rules.