Suits target redundant annuities and sales fraud
Lawsuits target mis selling of tax deferred annuities in IRAs and retirement plans. Experts say double deferral offers no extra benefit and direct mutual funds are cheaper with lower fees. Plaintiffs allege deceptive sales by insurers and brokers, seeking remedies under consumer anti fraud laws.
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Life Insurance Marketing Research Assn
Windsor
Conn
Stephen Butler
Pension Dynamics
Lafayette
Calif
Charles Schwab
Fidelity
Vanguard
Butler
M&e
Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach
Nationwide Financial Services
American United Life Insurance
American Express Financial Corp
SunAmerica Inc
Plan Now for Better Tax Year Planning and Savings
Taxpayers are urged to begin tax planning now rather than wait for April. Keep meticulous records including entertainment receipts and stock trades, as documentation affects deductions and basis. Increase pretax contributions to 401(k) plans, use flexible spending accounts, and consider IRA and Roth strategies to lower AGI and future tax bills. Analyze line 68 on the 1040 to adjust withholding and avoid penalties.
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Sam
Paul Mueller
Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp
Houston
Ray Poage
KPMG
Dallas
Poage
IRS
van Henley
Ernst & Young
Jerry Guillott
Guillott
Mark Luscombe
CCH Inc
Riverwoods
Ill
Signs of unhappy workers point to retention steps
Management firm Personnel Decisions says spotting unhappiness helps retain staff. Signs include lack of extra effort, focus on problems, defeatism, clock watching, low enthusiasm, and frequent absences. A survey for American Express shows 29 percent used bonuses to pay bills, 18 percent forgot where it went, 9 percent bought something special, and 5 percent took a vacation.
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Personnel Decisions
Wirthlin Worldwide
American Express
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