The world's largest economy may need its second miracle in 15 years as waning productivity growth sets the stage for slower income gains, fewer job opportunities and larger federal deficits in the U.S.
Kiley says A rating will boost distribution of annuities; carrier's premiums already on the rise
Despite employers' cutting back on benefits, few employees purchasing policies on their own 

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It is possible to close the budget deficit and leave the recovery mostly intact -- but it won't be easy
Proposal likely to smack those with lots of capital income; ordinary income not so much
Finra was busy in 2011. Very busy. A new survey reveals the regulator conducted almost 1,500 enforcement actions last year. Meanwhile, the SRO meted out close to $70 million in fines -- a nearly 50% increase. And there's more where that came from.
Under plan, top marginat rate would top out at 28%; all personal income tax rates cut by a fifth
Former olympian, NFL star Willie Gault has been accused by the SEC of taking part in a scheme to artificially inflate the stock of a medical-device company that he managed.
Former SEC Chair Levitt calls her 'bedeviled'; Congressman defends Capitol Hill's constant questioning
