What a roller coaster ride the past year has been! While we have occasionally had respites as the financial markets gained altitude, these have only made the next day's drop even deeper and scarier. Volatility in the system has increased.

Read about a Louisiana case with an interesting twist: A Son sued his father for injuries while on the father's property to hunt.

AA&B spoke with several agents who specialize in golf coverage and what to look for in a golf program.

Every day brings new press releases of company layoffs and spending cuts. Learn what cuts are smart, and which are made without adequate forethought.