Michael Finke is a professor and Frank M. Engle Chair of Economic Security at the American College of Financial Services and leads the Wealth Management Certified Professional designation program. [email protected]
Today's investment and insurance products aren't perfect--but maybe this ancient scheme could help. Are tontines the killer app of the retirement industry?
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