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Barracks Warriors
By Jack BoboTelling and retelling war stories has been a favorite pastime throughout the history of man.
September 21, 2009
To Reach Women, Aim WellHow can a National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors member build a successful practice catering to women?
September 20, 2009
Advisors Still Singing The Blues For Deferred Comp PlansThe U.S. economy, forecasters tell us, may finally be reaching bottom. But the leading financial indicators pointing to a recovery evidently don't include sales of non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
September 18, 2009
Insurers Spend Big To Sway Health Reform: ReportA think tank says that 14 health care insurers and their trade group spent $15.5 million in first half of 2009 to influence the national debate on health care reform.
September 18, 2009
Baucus Measure Includes LTCThe health care delivery system reform legislation unveiled Wednesday by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., includes provisions that would allow cafeteria plans to offer tax-qualified long term care insurance.
September 18, 2009
Employers Say 'No' To Extra CostsMany employers say they will not absorb any additional costs resulting from Federal health care reform.
September 18, 2009
Self-Insured Firms Fear Reform PlanProvisions in a health care reform legislation unveiled earlier this week would be harmful to the employment-based health care system, the Self-Insurance Institute of America Inc. says.
September 18, 2009
IRS Issues New Rules For Plan ActuariesThe IRS is proposing amendments to its rules governing actuarial services for employee pension plans covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.