Pamela J. Black

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Recent Stories From This Author

Taking It to the Bank: A Labor Day Sale on Stocks?
September 3, 2010 Pamela Black, Bank Investment Consultant’s editor-in-chief, continues her new blog with a look at how dollar-cost...

Adaptation
September 1, 2010 So much change has occurred over the past two years. We have evolvedfrom a climbing stock market, increasing wealth and a...

Long-Term Care: The Two-Household Test
August 24, 2010 Couples can afford to self-insure if they have enough money to run two households.

Young Millionaires Skeptical of Need for Advisors
August 17, 2010 Most prefer self-directed investing rather than "expensive" advisors, according to Spectrem Group.

How to Capture Bank Customers of the Future
August 9, 2010 The 2008 crisis accelerated changes in how bank customers want to interact.

Looking to the Rich for a Social Security Fix
August 2, 2010 A survey indicates that most favor a heavier tax on the wealthy.

Are You Reg Ready?
August 1, 2010 The Financial Regulatory Reform Bill finally passed last month. You are no doubt anticipating additional compliance headaches...

Are Wealthy Investors Feeling Philanthropic?
July 20, 2010 Fewer of the wealthiest are giving more and small family foundations are giving more than required.

Fixed Annuity Sales Rise in Banks
July 1, 2010 Sales of fixed annuities rose in recent months despite a negative spread with CDs.

Meaningful Outreach
July 1, 2010 The silver lining in this tumultuous economy is that you have yet another opportunity to prove your worth to your clients. Get...