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College Beats Retirement
By Staff WriterAbout 47% of U.S. parents now say saving for college is a higher priority than saving for retirement, and only 41% say retirement savings should come first.
May 20, 2009
Court OKs AIG PaymentsThe U.S. District Court in New York has approved an $843 million distribution to American International Group Inc. investors.
May 20, 2009
Geithner: AIG Still MattersThe federal government has to continue to help American International Group Inc., Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said today.
May 19, 2009
Michele S. GattoMichele S. Gatto has been named president of the Association of Life Insurance Counsel. She currently serves as executive vice president - corporate services and chief legal officer of National Life Group.
May 19, 2009
Wentworth Seeks ProtectionA company that buys structured settlements and annuities is trying to restructure its own finances.
May 19, 2009
Accenture: Live Human Beings LeadAbout 75% of U.S. consumers prefer to buy life insurance from agents or other non-Web providers.
May 19, 2009
IA Sales Rise 23%Indexed annuity sales were about 23% higher in the first quarter of 2009 than they were in the first quarter of 2008, although they were slightly lower than in the previous quarter, according to AnnuitySpecs.com.
May 19, 2009
Allstate To Sam: No ThanksAllstate Corp. says it has decided not to participate in the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program.