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Couple who scrapped to create insurance business say wealthy are taxed enough
Describing themselves as part of the wealthy 1 percent, Susan and John Rippinger believe strongly in giving back to the community. What they don’t want to do is give more … Read →
Judy Davidson dreaded the first Valentine’s Day after her husband of 49 years passed away in 2008. She certainly never expected to spend it riding in a limo with a … Read →
Louisiana insurance fraud fugitive held
A former Baton Rouge, La., man who once faked his death to elude authorities must remain in custody until more hearings in his case.
For Eric Flaim – New England native, current Stratham resident, and winner of two Olympic speed skating medals – the key to his transition from athletics to financial planning was … Read →
LOS ANGELES – The former bassist with Guns N’ Roses, Duff McKagan, has founded a wealth management firm to help fellow musicians keep hold of their money.
WACO – The State Securities Commission has filed a lawsuit against Waco-based Life Partners Holdings.
By the time she asked for help, the 70-year-old Lake County widow had lost so much money in her variable annuity, her life savings had been nearly wiped out.
BP unit accused of mismanaging retirement plans by investing in own stock
BP Plc (BP)’s North American unit was accused in a lawsuit by its employees of mismanaging their retirement savings plans by investing heavily in its own stock before last year’s … Read →
LPL’s biggest rep, Ron Carson, will convert his firm to an independent RIA
Carson Wealth Management Group announced its intent to become an independent RIA. The Omaha, Neb.-based company will complete the move in July as a means of remaining competitive in today’s environment.

Slight majority fault Obama’s forcing insurers to issue birth control
Commercial insurers, Medicare paying 5.28% more for health services
N.Y regulators to conduct surprise audits on insurers, HMOs

Obama’s 2013 budget will discourage people from buying life insurance
New York Life to add 3,700, especially women, minorities
New life insurance sales growth built on pent up need, demand

Allstate alerts insurance agents of 1099 errors
Senators urge leadership to vote on long-term NFIP extension
Pa. insurance department liquidates First Sealord Surety Insurance


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