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NAIC Asked Why It Did Not Include Consumer Input At Its Meeting
By Arthur D. PostalA consumer advocate is criticizing the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Kansas City, Mo., for not asking consumer representatives to participate in a meeting held ...
June 01, 2008
Truth and ConsequenceAmid the hubbub over the potential for more regulation of the financial services industry arises an important question: whose interests are being served? The libertarian...
May 31, 2008
What were they thinking?"What was he thinking?" I heard this frequently after Eliot Spitzer resigned. I won't retell the former New York governor's tawdry downfall. But I will say his conduct highlights two qualities inappropriate in a public
May 31, 2008
Navigating the Deficit Reduction ActEffective February 8, 2006, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 made significant changes in the rules governing Medicaid eligibility. The DRA cuts nearly $40 billion over five years from Medicare, Medicaid and other programs. Of greatest interest to
May 28, 2008
Boomers on the road259.4 million - Number of trips made in the United States by baby boomers. 26% - Percentage of boomers who prefer to fly than...
May 28, 2008
An insider's view: Craig RandallFor the initial issue of our newest eNewsletter, Market Conduct & Suitability, Senior Market Advisor editor Daniel D. Williams spoke with Craig Randall of Randall Marketing Group and 2007 Senior Market Advisor's Advisor of the Year to get his
May 28, 2008
Boomers on the move - and not to where you'd thinkThink all retirees flock to Florida? Not so, reports the Associated Press. Retirees are increasingly likely to pick snow over sunshine for their later years. The...
May 27, 2008
An insider's view: Craig RandallFor the initial issue of our newest eNewsletter, Market Conduct & Suitability, Senior Market Advisor editor Daniel D. Williams spoke with Craig Randall of Randall Marketing Group and 2007 Senior Market Advisor's Advisor of the Year to get his