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By Staff Writer21% -- Percentage of boomers who are worried they may not be able to afford health care in 2009. 60% -- Percentage of boomers...
January 01, 2009
WellPoint Cuts 1,500 JobsA managed care company says it is laying off 600 employees and eliminating 900 open positions.
January 01, 2009
Michigan Blue May Cut 1,000 JobsA Midwestern health insurer says it will be reducing its workforce by 400 within the next 60 days and may cut 600 more jobs this year.
January 01, 2009
Start the estate planning conversationA recent survey by LegalZoom.com reveals that the creation of a last will or living trust is one of the most avoided topics between younger...
January 01, 2009
Surprise -- REITs do well in third quarter 2008. Same outcome for fourth quarter?Not even a traditionally non-correlated asset such as the real estate investment trust could escape the recent market bloodshed. The REIT market overall was down...
January 01, 2009
The LTC Insurance Sale: Different Approaches for Different BuyersWhen it comes to selling long term care insurance, there is no longer one way to market and sell policies. You'll want to take very different approaches when working with clients in their 40s versus those in their late 60s. As recently as
January 01, 2009
How to Decipher LTCI Contract FeaturesSay your client has approached you about purchasing a long term care insurance policy and would like some price quotes. You've done the standard prescreening of medical and family history, medications, and the client's preferences for
January 01, 2009
How Partnerships Can Help Expand Your LTCI SalesLong term care insurance specialists and financial advisors may categorize their relationships with each other as competitive. However, with a simple shift in thinking, they can enjoy mutually beneficial relationships and help increase the number of