From: About.com Financial
In setting their personal investment strategies, few people
consider their human capital when arriving at asset allocation
decisions. This is particularly important if your pay is highly
variable (due to being based upon commissions and/or bonuses)
and/or if the possibility of being laid off looms large. Both are
hallmarks of many financial services firms, of course. ... Read
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