In case you missed <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20120212/REG/302129979>my last column</a> in the print edition of InvestmentNews on February 13, 2012, I wrote about one of the latest buzz words in retirement income planning: longevity insurance.
Having attended the Technology Tools for Today and FPA Business Solutions conferences for several years, and served on the latter's business task force for the past four, I have come to the conclusion that the two events overlap.
Income inequality up 18% since 1967; rose the most during Reagan era
iShares S&P National AMT-Free Bond Fund records largest loss since 2008; 'extremely overvalued'
S&P lowers outlook on tax-exempt bonds that financed construction of Citi Field; off-field drama could sap attendance
Sales of insurance — as well as investment products — tends to attract more profitable customers; big edge in trust over brokerages
Advisers need to do a better job of helping clients save, says consumer finance expert
Sean Quinn, once Ireland's richest man, lost $1.3B on AIB bet
Skyrocketing costs of private schools has advisers telling clients to consider less-prestigious -- and less expensive -- colleges for their kids
Observers find proposals to be well intended, but say workers have a lot to learn on annuities
Advisers unable to meet fiduciary obligation to clients with reduced capacity; 'document, document, document'
Housing values down 3.7% in November in 20 major cities; 'a turn for the worse'
