Mitigating the longevity risk
By Joseph FinoraA fixed annuity can help fight what's becoming the greatest impediment to a successful retirement - increasing longevity. According to Drs. David Babbell and Craig Merrill of the Wharton Financial Institutions Center and co-authors of
May 19, 2008
Caregivers' top five prioritiesFinding high-quality care - 39 percent Finding care that can handle special needs - 26 percent Finding affordable care - 21 percent Finding care with convenient hours - 4 percent Finding care that is conveniently located - 2 percent
May 18, 2008
America's seniors keep their eyes on the road aheadAs America's population ages - some 10,000 people will turn 65 every day by the year 2012 - seniors and their families see that transportation and driving safety will become significant issues. More than 30 million American drivers aged 65 and
May 16, 2008
Arguing partnership: Two sides to every planMore and more frequently, partnership is becoming a popular topic among advisors. Some advisors are adamant about writing policies with partnership, while other advisors don't see value in offering the program to their clients at all.Determining
May 15, 2008
Chuck GreenChuck Green has joined LifeCare as chief marketing officer. He is responsible for responsible for the company's overall strategic marketing vision and for brand management, enhancing market awareness, and supporting sales and customer acquisition
May 15, 2008
Marketing for successKnow what you want to achieve before spending a penny.You should have a marketing plan before spending any money on advertising or promotion. You may get great deals on advertising, but if it doesn't fit your objectives, you are wasting your money
May 15, 2008
Gary HirschkronGary Hirschkron has been appointed president of AXA Partners, the life insurance business unit of AXA Distributors LLC. Hirschkron has served as managing director at AXA Partners since 2006. Prior to joining AXA Equitable, Mr. Hirschkron was
May 15, 2008
Safety first: Fixed annuities provide conservative income - Part IIFixed annuities can offer an income stream guaranteed never to end or decrease for a customer's life. Client's can receive a predetermined income for the rest of their life or a selected time period with tax-deferred compounding. Fixed
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