How Seniors Make Decisions

And why it’s important for financial advisors to know

May 19, 2008
BY JACK MARRION

Is there consensus among aging researchers that the decision-making capabilities of seniors decline as they age? The question has bearing on the current discussion about annuity sales to seniors.

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Experts Advise Senate Committee To Look At Estate Tax

May 19, 2008
BY MATT BRADY

Congress will need to address the estate tax as it seeks to simplify the whole tax code, experts told the Senate Finance committee at a hearing on May13.

AIG Losses Foretell More Industry Problems, One Analyst Predicts

May 19, 2008
BY MARK E. RUQUET

American International Group’s record net income loss may be only the tip of the iceberg for an insurance industry that could still suffer significant net income losses through investment write-downs in the coming year, according to one consultant.