Keep an eye on SB 1372
While most of us in the industry have kept our eye firmly on SEC 151A, Sheryl J. Moore, president and CEO of Lifespecs.com and AnnuitySpecs.com, says we should be keeping an eye on Florida Senate Bill 1372 as well.
AIG competitors complain about unfair advantage
AIG, which has been the subject of much public rage surrounding executive bonuses, is inciting ire from competitors, as well.
The Hartford adds new retirement products
The Hartford recently added six new target-date funds to its family of retirement products.
More News...Seniors Speak Out
If you had any assets becoming liquid within the next quarter, what would you plan to do with them?
“Wow. That’s a good question. I hadn’t thought about that. I wish it would come! I guess if I did fall into some money soon, I would get my house better insulated. This has been a pretty mild winter by Denver standards, but it’s still been cold. I haven’t been able to keep my house warm. I think I’d go on a vacation, too. Definitely somewhere warm. Maybe Florida or Arizona. Get a timeshare and spend part of the winter months there.”
– Jan K., 73, Denver, Colo.
“It would depend on how much we’re talking about here. I know there’s a lot of fear in the market, but that’s when there’s opportunities. My younger brother is an investment advisor and he’s been giving me some pretty good tips to think about lately. I would put some money into alternative fuels. I think that market is about to explode.”
– Matt G., 62, St. Louis, Mo.
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