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    Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:36 pm
    Board: Employee Benefits
    Re: Recommendations.. for Obama's health insurance reform
    This is so right on. The only things I would add are a an additional tax on tobacco products and alcohol. These free choice items both contribute to health care costs. Also, I think health insurance c...
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    Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:35 pm
    Board: Estate Planning
    Re: Roth IRA conversions: Do they make sense?
    I believe now is a GREAT time to talk with folks about Roth conversions. Stock accounts are down substantially in value. Why not pay taxes on this lower amount? Are taxes going to rise, probably dr...
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    Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:32 am
    Board: Life Insurance
    Re: Learn to Sell More Cash Value Life Insurance
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    "The main reasons agents sell cash value insurance is for the commissions. It does not well serve the client.
    Name one financial p...
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    Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:14 pm
    Board: Estate Planning
    Re: Roth IRA conversions: Do they make sense?
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    Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:52 pm
    Board: Insurance/P&C
    Re: AIG's Edward Liddy resigns
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