The final word on final expense
By Staff Writer"When most advisors and agents consider final expense, they think of the old traditional final expense product..." "2002 brought change to the final expense playing field. A revolutionary product was designed and
July 31, 2008
Mistakes advisors makeWhat are some of the most common mistakes advisors make when it comes to referrals? Our experts point to these: Not asking for them. Enough said. Being too aggressive. Yes, advisors must ask, but coming on too soon or too strong can doom
July 30, 2008
Life settlement scrutiny increasesThere's a lot of action in the life settlement world these days, some good and some bad. A class-action lawsuit against American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. resulted in over $16 million in damages awarded to seniors across the country. As
July 30, 2008
Tips for boomer job interviewsHave a boomer client that has to return to work due to current market conditions? The Olympian quotes an AARP study that finds workers 55...
July 30, 2008
More boomer retirement optionsThe International Herald Tribune reports on a study released Wednesday by Hewitt Associates that found 61 percent of U.S. companies have or will develop programs...
July 30, 2008
Warren Buffett's hypocrisyTruth be told, Warren Buffett's politics and policies scare the crap out of me. Every one of his public pronouncements about what we should do...
July 30, 2008
Life settlement scrutiny increasesThere's a lot of action in the life settlement world these days, some good and some bad. A class-action lawsuit against American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. resulted in over $16 million in damages awarded to seniors across the country. As
July 30, 2008
Retirement asset accumulation$17.6 trillion - Total U.S. retirement asset accumulation at the end of 2007. 52% - Percentage of retirement assets held in defined-contribution plans and...
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