Money: When life insurance makes sense
By Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz Creators.com Dear Carrie: I am a single 43-year-old woman, and at the advice of my insurance agent, I’ve been carrying a term life insurance policy since age 22. I also participate in my company’s life insur ...

Variable annuities - Best Money Moves
Chances are, you've already heard the pitch from an insurance agent or a financial adviser. And if you've been feeling anxious about the stock market (who hasn't?), it probably sounded pretty compelling: ...

Small is beautiful in micro-finance
The banking system is steadily finding small to be beautiful. The number of universal and commercial banks going into micro-finance is steadily increasing. In fact, many of them have set up separate entities for micro-finance.

RRSP portfolio picks for 2012
If we’ve learned anything during the past few years, it’s that investors need to take a more active approach to their portfolios. Here's how to start.

OK Is Not Ok | We're sick. We're facing a physician shortage. And many can't afford care. So what's our next move?
We are sick, and we're getting sicker. The 2011 State of the State's Health Report paints a picture of an unhealthy Oklahoma, and one sharply divided along racial and socioeconomic lines. While wealthier, better-educated and insured Okies are as healthy as people anywhere, the rest of the Sooner Sta... By JENNIE LLOYD.