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Failing to plan is planning to fail
By Adrian MillerThe following are FIVE common retirement mistakes that could derail your clients' retirement plans.
June 01, 2009
VA Sales, Assets Down In First Quarter: NAVANet flows of cash into variable annuities reached $5.1 billion during the first quarter, down from $7.2 billion in the first quarter of 2008.
June 01, 2009
Failing to plan is planning to failThe following are FIVE common retirement mistakes that could derail your clients' retirement plans.
June 01, 2009
Don't use rumors to drive replacement salesWhen you hear a negative rumor about a life insurer's financial health, what do you do?
June 01, 2009
5 forgotten referral-selling sourcesMany of us believe that, because our business is complex and sophisticated, only certain people would be good referrals. This assumption is just wrong. Everyone knows someone--you just need to ask.
June 01, 2009
Product Decisions and Financial Goals at Odds: StudyMany consumers say they want an income stream that will last throughout their retirement years, but they're not inclined to buy annuities.
June 01, 2009
Want some regulation?Do you want to keep power in the hands of the states, move to a more centralized federal oversight, or leave it as is?