Boomer Market Advisor August 2006
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The money management alternative
Whether it's managed options, hedge funds, separately managed accounts or a host of others, advisors are scrambling to find the sexy new thing to offer...
Features
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Network to net-worth
"It's all about the network," says a current advertisement for a wireless phone company. This tag line can also translate to financial advisors. Those who...
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On the record
Wendy Paulson receives a higher number of calls from financial professionals than most. It's not that she needs the help, and rather than offering assistance,...
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Is ethics-driven marketing ethical?
Ethics-driven marketing is the practice of using your good ethics to grow your business. It involves defining and documenting your personal ethical beliefs, evaluating your...
Columns
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Roth's resurgence
President George W. Bush signed changes in the tax bill into law on May 17. The bill extends the dividend and capital gains tax cuts that...
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Practice what we preach
You know the clich? -- when a great opportunity appears on the cover of Money magazine, it's time to sell. The same can be said about...
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A technology timesaver
Customer relationship management is defined as the methodologies, technology and capabilities that help manage customer relationships. In everyday-speak, CRM refers to computer software capable of managing...
Departments
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Service with a smile
It was one of those days. I was late, my daughter was screaming and neither one of us had eaten. Spotting relief in the form...
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Emerald shines in technology space
Chances are if you've been in the financial industry for longer than a week, you're familiar with Emerald Publications. The company's advisor offering is as standard...
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Allstate -- financial independence a state of mind, not a state of saving
The latest installment of Allstate's Retirement Reality Check found that three out of four boomers admit they're ill prepared for retirement. The survey shows that...
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When enough isn't enough
When my uncle started working, at the age of 15 in 1929, his ambition was to retire with $50,000 in the bank. In 1979, his...
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Seven million people go back to work
If retirement refers to a phase in which people leave work behind, today's retirees appear to think differently. According to research sponsored by Putnam Investments,...
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Cost of mutual funds lowest in 25 years
The Investment Company Institute reports that the cost of owning mutual fund shares fell again last year, to the lowest levels in more than 25...
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