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Prospecting in Tough Economic Times: Don't Discount the Power of the Internet
By Shawn P. BarryToday's tough economy might seem like a big obstacle in your prospecting attempts. There is no doubt that, in the wake of the recent housing and financial crises, rising gas prices, and widespread job cuts, consumers across America are concerned and
October 01, 2008
Whole life holding its ownThe product may be low on sex appeal, but sales are up and current economic uncertainties are making it an important part of a flexible insurance strategy.
October 01, 2008
Special Report: Managing taxes, managing risksWhy are insurance companies ideal custodions for IRA distributions? Since 2001 we've all heard lots of talk but have seen very little action regarding the new IRA distribution rules that created the Stretch or Multi-Generational IRA. In 2002
October 01, 2008
Making Required Minimum Distributions Work To The Client's BenefitFinancial advisors say that there are ways to satisfy required minimum distribution requirements efficiently, so that the legal requirement works to a client's benefit.
October 01, 2008
Non-Profit Coalition Aims to Improve Financial Dignity for BoomersAs both the housing market and stock market have declined this year, they've taken a big chunk of retirement assets for the baby boomer generation with them. That only adds to the woes of a generation that many experts say has done a poor job
October 01, 2008
Family Matters: What Agents Need to Know About Retirement Planning and Family StructureFinancial services representatives are well versed in the challenges faced by baby boomers as they plan for retirement: rising health care costs, the erosion of traditional safety nets, and an uncertain economic environment are just a few potential
October 01, 2008
Auto Enrollment Features SpreadAbout 30% of employers that participated in a recent survey now enroll employees in defined contribution plans automatically, and 56% of those employers use "target ...
October 01, 2008
N.Y. Life Ads To Tout Financial StrengthA large mutual insurer with a high credit rating is about to talk about its financial stability in a new advertising campaign.New York Life Insurance ...