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Americans' financial retirement confidence drops
By Staff WriterIn the latest results from the Retirement Confidence Profile (RCP), a survey developed by clinical psychologist Dr. Bill Roiter, Americans' financial confidence in their retirement has dropped six percentage points. The results studied the timeframe between May 2008 and May 2009.
June 16, 2009
GA Offers Free Quote ToolsHealthplanone L.L.C. will be letting independent health insurance brokers and small insurance offices use its health insurance quotation services at no cost.
June 16, 2009
Web Exclusive: Passionate AssetsMany high-net-worth clients are serious connoisseurs of fine art, antiques or other collectibles. Michael Mendelsohn writes about how financial advisors who are collectors themselves can use their interests to expand their practices.
June 16, 2009
Advisor Net Maps ExpansionA support organization for independent benefits firms says it will be recruiting member firms in 21 U.S. markets.
June 16, 2009
Michael TripsesMichael Tripses, president of Creative Marketing International Corp., has been elected to serve as chairman of the National Association of Fixed Annuities Board of Directors. Prior to this position, Tripses served as the Task Force chairman for NAFA.
June 16, 2009
Speakers Back Health MandatePresident Obama's "play or pay" proposal could expand access to health coverage without destroying jobs, according to researchers who spoke at a forum organized by a liberal think tank.
June 16, 2009
Witnesses Debate Fed RoleTwo types of federal regulators should oversee the life insurance industry, the chairman of the American Council of Life Insurers said today.
June 16, 2009
Chair: Add Federal Oversight (CORRECTED)The chairman of a key House Financial Services Committee subcommittee today said "only ostriches can now deny the need for establishing a federal insurance resource center and a basic federal insurance regulatory structure."