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Industry News
Tax Rates and Roth Conversions.
- By Kaye A. Thomas, June 1, 2010.
A publication of Fairmark
Press Inc.
Copyright Kaye A. Thomas 1997-2010.
In some situations it makes sense to do a Roth conversion even if the conversion tax rate is higher than the anticipated tax rate on withdrawals from a traditional IRA.
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Annuitize Your Long Term Care Business.
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By David Port,
June 1, 2010.
© Copyright 2010 Boomer Market Advisor Magazine. A Summit Business Media publication. All Rights Reserved.
We recently looked into the burgeoning market for “combination” life insurance products that come with a long term care component. That was only half the story.
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‘Do Over’ Social Security Repayment Provision Entices Many Retirees . -
By John Sullivan, June 3, 2010.
© Copyright 2010 Investment Advisor. A Summit Business Media publication. All Rights Reserved.
Government code affords a second chance in a tough economy. Boomer retirement, although delayed by the current economic crisis, will not be denied.
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How to develop a network of senior care and service professionals.
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By Jason Lampa, June 2, 2010. Copyright (c) 2010 ProducersWEB, Summit Business Media.
By 2030, 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65. From home care services and medical products to housing options like assisted living, the demand of products and services relating to the care of American seniors will soon begin to experience massive growth.
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The Biggest Risks To Your Business.
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By Maureen Farrell, Chavon Sutton and Brett Nelson,
June 4, 2010. 2010 Forbes.com LLC™ All Rights Reserved.
How to minimize them in a down economy. Cash is king. A truism, perhaps, but often overlooked in good times.
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