Annuities
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More Americans postponing retirement for financial reasons
By Marlene Y. SatterMore than half of Americans (51 percent) have stalled on at least one major life decision in the last year because of financial reasons.
June 26, 2015
How disruptive fintech startups are winning the relevancy raceWhen you think about how quickly Google and Amazon have grown, its easy to imagine the same fundamental shift for the insurance industry.
June 26, 2015
In state with 79 percent hole in pension plan, lawmakers are doing fineKentuckys retired state workers pension fund is the most underfunded in the country, yet the state's lawmakers don't have that problem.
June 26, 2015
Stupidest sales tip everYouve probably heard this one before. But here is why you need to ignore this unhelpful bit of wisdom.
June 25, 2015
10 more tips for new insurance agentsThese classic tips are the key to launching your sales career in a very crowded marketplace.
June 25, 2015
10 client objections to LTCi (and how asset-based products overcome them)Learn the most common client objections to long-term care insurance, and how asset-based LI+LTC and annuity+LTC benefits serve as the antidote.
June 25, 2015
DNC prospecting: What to do when you can’t call people at homeHere's what agents and advisors can do if cold calling residences is off the table.
June 25, 2015
The robots are coming: To put you in an index fundRobo-advisors are computer programs that ask clients questions online and set up portfolios. And, unlike many in the investment industry, they are fiduciaries.