A state of disgrace
By John SullivanDisgraced WorldCom chief Bernie Ebbers wants out of the clink, and is looking for a presidential pardon. Forget the merits of whether or not he...
December 02, 2008
Boomers juggle college versus retirementCollege or retirement? That's the question facing boomers struggling to decide where to cut their budget. "I've seen too many horror stories where people feel this...
December 02, 2008
More boomers need new kneesKnee-replacement surgery is being done on boomers more than ever before, NBC reports. NBC cites studies by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons that from 1998...
December 02, 2008
The future of boomer homesHigh-tech home models are giving boomers a glimpse of what "assisted living" will be like 20 to 30 years from now. The Mercury News in...
December 01, 2008
Senior communities consider lifting age restrictionsVacancy rates are rising fast within senior communities nationwide amidst an unparalleled financial crisis. "From Florida to Arizona, condos are sitting idle as potential buyers...
December 01, 2008
What is on the site?What is on the site? It is imperative that you are fully aware of what your online audience needs. Special considerations and accommodations are required when designing Web sites for maximum senior usability. The National Institute on Aging and the
December 01, 2008
10 tips for selling life insurance to womenContributed by Cynthia Tidwell, president/CEO of Royal Neighbors of America (www.royalneighbors.org) 1. Understand her situation--ask questions and learn about her. 2. Don't sell her, let her
December 01, 2008
Hone your VA sales approachTracking variable annuity features and benefits is no easy task for advisors. In light of the recent financial crisis, however, those kinds of details might be less relevant anyway, says John Hancock's Tom Mullen. "The spreadsheet [for
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