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How will the next President handle Social Security?
Friday, October 3rd, 2008One of the ugly side effects of the crisis on Wall Street has been the ongoing tumble in the stock market. If you think that only affects high-rolling investors, think again. Most of the employee benefit plans in this country are deeply invested in equities, so a plunge in stock values can mean major pain [...]
Will the next President challenge election fearmongering?
Friday, July 25th, 2008This week I heard from a friend (let’s call her Ellen) about a political fundraising gambit that left her hopping mad. An older widow who has difficulty getting around, Ellen returned home one day to find that the Post Office had tried to deliver a certified letter to her. Fearing the worst (certified letters often contain [...]
What should the next President do about oil prices?
Friday, May 16th, 2008Continuing with my series on ethical issues facing the next President, let’s turn to a subject that has everyone talking: the skyrocketing price of oil. Oil prices have doubled in the past eight years, making it very expensive for anyone who has to drive any distance (and most of us do every day) to get [...]
Welcome to the Business Ethics Blog!
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Happy new year to all!
After twenty-five years of practicing as a lawyer, the vast majority of which were dedicated to helping my actuary clients stay true to their professional and personal integrity while maintaining their business relationships, I decided it was time to take my knowledge and viewpoint out to the wider world. Ethics are, [...]