dividendgrowthinvestor.com - 3/29/2009
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In today's environment, "fee transparency" is the mantra for all kinds of financial products. Unfortunately, it’s been slow in coming to variable annuities. Some real progress has been made with simple, transparent, low-cost products. But until greater consumer value is widespread, here's a ...
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