Stress is a number one killer and de motivator of success and productivity. We are all guilty of stressing out, even over the smallest of things so I have put together a list of 50 simple ways you can start de-stressing your life right now! So we all know that it is always easier said than done READ MORE
Cold-Calling Fail: 6 Cheesy Phrases to Avoid
Most cold-calling scripts include dated lines that can scare off potential customers. There are better ways to make the same points. READ MORE
Building client trust: 7 secrets for stunning success over the competition
According to a survey of financial advisors and clients conducted by State Street Global Advisors and the Wharton Business School, " trust is the foundation of the advisor-client relationship." READ MORE
What to watch: Might be time to look for cracks in bullish predictions
Stock market dips, pullbacks, corrections, or whatever term you want to use to describe a market in retreat, can occur at any time. READ MORE
SUze orman's $25,000 mistake part 1
CNN's Suzanne Malveaux talks with Suze Orman on the cost of retirement, long-term care insurance, and the economy....READ MORE
Best to Keep Estate Plans Simple
Simplicity gives families a better chance to balance fairness with flexibility while avoiding mistakes that can create costly and painful rifts. READ MORE
Social Security: Why it pays to delay
An annuity strategy can help postpone the start of Social Security as long as possible so your client can collect more benefits. READ MORE
80 Success Quotes You Should Have Tattooed On Your Arm!
Today we have 80 of the Beefiest Success & Motivation Quotes you should have Tattooed on your arm. Add these on your wallpaper, your iPhone, Your Android, Your Blackberry etc.... and read through them and live by these religiously. Without a doubt these will motivate you for extreme success! READ MORE
3 fiscal storms brewing
What are the biggest fiscal storms building in 2012? Be prepared for what might be the “storm of the century.” READ MORE
Teens: Mom and Dad Will Leave Me Enough to Retire
Young Americans who grew up during the Great Recession apparently did not learn much from their parents' money woes. There is a major disconnect between many of their financial wishes and realities. READ MORE
Indexed and Income Annuity Sales Rise to Near-Record Levels in Second Quarter '12, Beacon Reports
EVANSTON, Ill., Sep 6, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Second quarter's indexed annuity sales advanced 8.3% from the prior quarter and income annuities were up 6.1% according to the Beacon Research Fixed Annuity Premium Study. Both product types had their second-best quarter ever. Total fixed annuity sales increased 1% sequentially. READ MORE
4 Myths and Truths About Annuities
Clients may have preconceived notions of annuities. Give them the facts. READ MORE
‘What Do You Do for a Living?’
Don’t waste an opportunity to share specifically what it is you do. READ MORE