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'Old People with Attitude and Expectations'

by Kerry Pechter

'Old People with Attitude and Expectations'

Tue, Oct 06, 2009

Boomers hope for a long and feisty retirement. But at the Longevity 5 conference in Manhattan last month, experts saw global aging as a threat almost as great as global warming.

A Comic Approach to Participant-Ed

by Kerry Pechter

A Comic Approach to Participant-Ed

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

A Dutch pension administrator hopes a mildly racy comic book will help educate its plans' younger bus drivers and railway workers.

RIIA Launches Designation for Retirement Advisors

by Kerry Pechter

RIIA Launches Designation for Retirement Advisors

Tue, Sep 22, 2009

Francois Gadenne and the Retirement Income Industry Association want to spread the doctrine of "build a floor, then create upside."

Inflation Cushion

by Kerry Pechter

Inflation Cushion

Wed, Sep 16, 2009

PIMCO envisions a trillion-dollar retail and institutional market for its new TIPS-based ‘Real Income’ managed payout funds.

News

Proposal Would Require Ratings Agencies To Share Liability

Wed, Oct 07, 2009

But Moody's CEO claimed that imposing collective liability could spark frivolous lawsuits and create an unpredictable business environment.

Risks of Retirement Poorly Managed

Wed, Oct 07, 2009

Just 8% of employers believe their employees have a strong understanding of how much money they'll need in retirement.

What If Employees Are ‘Too Poor To Retire’?

Wed, Oct 07, 2009

Employers worry that older workers who "retire in place" may impede the advancement of younger workers.

Accountants Split on Financial Reforms

Wed, Oct 07, 2009

Almost half of respondents believe that President Obama's plan will have a “very positive” or “somewhat positive” effect.

Guardian Expands Sales Team for Retirement Solutions

Wed, Oct 07, 2009

Guardian is now a strategic partner for LPL Financial's new Retirement Plus Program, which provides products and support for independent financial advisors.