Client (over)confidence?
A report by AARP shows that although 95 percent of boomers over age 50 are aware of what's going on in the market, only 12 percent stopped adding to their retirement accounts in the first 30 days of the crisis. How have your clients been handling the market meltdown? Have you had difficulty calming them, or are they taking everything in stride?
Investors still cynical
Merrill Lynch's November Survey of Fund Managers found most investors are skeptical of plans to reverse the global recession. What do you think of recent policy measures to turn the economy around? Is there any way to fix it, or do we just have to ride it out?
Hail to the chief
How do you feel about the results of the election? Are you worried about the effect the new president will have on your business? Will there be any adverse effects on your business?
Changing of the guard
By this time next week, we should know who's taking over as U.S. president. How do you see the election panning out? Who has the best plan for cleaning up the financial mess?
Covering the crisis
What do you think of the media's coverage of the financial crisis? Are we blowing everything out of proportion or ignoring the real problems?
Blame game
A poll by Eons.com found 63 percent of people 45 or older think our current financial situation is thanks to the combined efforts of Wall Street, the federal government, banks and families who are now defaulting on their mortgages. Who do you think is to blame for the meltdown? Who should be responsible for picking up the pieces?
Market meltdown
What are you telling your clients in the midst of the market meltdown? Are you telling them to change their strategy or doing your best to calm their fears and keep them on the same course?
Last gasp or a chance for change?
Bailout: boon or bust?
After revising the $700 billion bailout plan with tax breaks for businesses and alternative energy and a higher limit for insured bank deposits, the Senate will vote on Wednesday whether or not to pass it, according to the New York Times. What do you think of the new proposal? Should Congress approve it or let the chips fall where they may?
Hitting bottom (dollar)
Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, AIG got an $85 billion loan from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Merrill Lynch is now owned by Bank of America. What else could go wrong? What do you think it’ll take to clear the wreckage from the financial sector?
Boomer Stat of the WeekTwo-thirds of the oldest boomers are not only financially unprepared for retirement, but they also don't realize it. |