Shutdown Could Prompt Zero Growth: White House Economist
The White House's top economist on Wednesday said the economy could completely stall in the first three months of 2019 if the government shutdown does not end, drawing a sharp contrast with the rosy economic picture President Donald Trump has tried to paint.Read more
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Opinion: Are Cracks Showing In The Tightest Job Market Of A Generation?
Help wanted signs outside companies from Lancaster manufacturer PCB Piezotronics and Valu Home Center hardware stores to discount grocer Aldi and local fast food chain Mighty Taco. You see it on billboards, where companies like Moog Inc. and Servotronics Inc. are touting their openings. And even in radio ads from companies like auto insurer GEICO.
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Great American Life Introduces New Fixed Annuity Product
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Benefits Brokers Need To Evolve To Survive, Expert Says
High-deductible health plans are going the way of corporate wellness programs and disease management programs – consumers don’t like them and are pushing back against them, says one health care expert. Benefits brokers are going to have to evolve much like stockbrokers did 20 years ago.
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The 2019 Outlook: What’s Ahead For Retirement Plans?
With the prospect of rising interest rates, continued investment market volatility and potential gridlock in Washington, it’ s natural to wonder what the current environment will mean for retirement plans. We asked several industry leaders for their thoughts on the key developments that retirement plan consultants should monitor in 2019..
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The Year’s Best/Worst Driving States In The U.S. Unveiled In New Study
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