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• Of beginnings and ends

  By David A. Saltzman, RHU, DIA  |  August 1, 2012

  Since the June 28th Supreme Court ruling on PPACA, the pundits have been in hyperdrive — with a decided accent on the “hype.” Herman Cain, always quick with a phrase, has dubbed the law ObamaDon’tCare. The redoubtable Dave Racer has taken to calling it ObamaTax. One friend opined, “Justice Roberts...

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  Miscarriage of Justice?

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  May 2, 2012

  Four years ago, Glenn Neasham met with Fran Schuber and her long-time companion to close the sale of a fixed indexed annuity that would assure the 83-year-old senior of a guaranteed income for the remainder of her retirement years. Except for Schuber’s designation of the annuity’s contingent beneficiary, Neasham viewed...

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  AALU Panel: Action on the Estate Tax is Likely in 2013

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  May 2, 2012

  Regardless of the outcome of the 2012 elections, Congress and the future president are likely to settle a permanent estate tax in 2013 because of the need to bring the burgeoning budget deficit under control.

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  Fiorina Calls for Greater Leadership, Fiscal Reforms and Entrepreneurship at AALU Meeting

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  April 30, 2012

  To renew its economic leadership in the world, America must get its fiscal house in order, revamp the federal tax code and educational system and encourage greater leadership and risk-taking in business.

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  Miscarriage of Justice?

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  April 23, 2012

  The conviction of California insurance agent Glenn Neasham of felony theft after selling an annuity to an 83-year-old senior suffering from dementia could herald greater due diligence for producers.