Monthly Archives: December 2008

A Financial Powershift Toward Insurance Companies?

The assessment of Dr. Nikolaus von Bomhard, CEO of Munich Re, the world’s biggest reinsurance company, in an October 15, 2008 Reuters article by Christian Kraemer states: “The credit market crisis will shift the balance of power within the finance … Continue reading

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Life Insurance

Life insurance isn’t the sexiest financial topic, but as an aspect of risk management, it remains a foundational component in every financial plan. And, in its own way, the life insurance industry has some interesting developments. What follows are three … Continue reading

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One of Those Details That Needs Regular Attention

Perhaps you noticed an item from the week of December 3, 2007 that appeared in the major wire services… A wealthy London widow who had outlived both her husband and lone son, repaid the kindness shown to her by a … Continue reading

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Financial Pep Talk ('cause you might need one right now)

Remember Eeyore? You know, the pessimistic, depressed, grey donkey from the “Winnie the Pooh” stories? (If you do, you’re probably trying to impersonate Eeyore’s voice from the Disney cartoons, aren’t you?) From Eeyore’s perspective, things were always heading for disaster. … Continue reading

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