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By Staff Writer79% - Percentage of baby boomers who prefer local television news for political coverage. 29% - Percentage of baby boomers who read national newspapers...
May 28, 2008
Boomer characteristicsTake a moment to consider the characteristics of the entire boomer population and how these can impact the financial and insurance purchase decisions made by...
May 28, 2008
Performance goalsSetting a goal is one thing. Using it to drive performance throughout the year is another. Several ways to do this include: Create a dashboard....
May 28, 2008
Guaranteed income91% - Percentage of retirees who say keeping enough money for later in life is very or somewhat important when making decisions about withdrawing...
May 28, 2008
Social responsibility and consumer loyalty70% - Percentage of boomers who feel a responsibility to "make the world a better place." 57% - Percentage of boomers who try to...
May 28, 2008
What do any of these terms really mean?I'm fascinated by business speak. I'm a regular devotee of Lucy Kellaway's business management column in Financial Times. She does her best to decipher some...
May 28, 2008
Insuring your clients' retirementDisability insurance protects clients who are injured and unable to work, but missing only a few years of contributions can leave retirement accounts underfunded. Retirement-contribution...
May 28, 2008
Why it's wise to defy "conventional wisdom"More evidence of the folly of the follow-the-herd mentality. A fascinating read appears in a recent article from the Wall Street Journal about low profile...
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