Monthly Archives: May 2016

Travel and Work at the same time

It’s the dream: Take a three-month-long trip, and still have your job when you’re back home. While that may have been but a fantasy for most U.S. workers a few years ago, many more workplaces are allowing its employees to … Continue reading

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Will my Homeowners Insurance cover myself getting hurt?

When it comes to injuries, your homeowners insurance only covers your liability as a property owner, though. So if you or one of your family members were to be injured in your home, it’s not your homeowners insurance but your … Continue reading

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Getting ready for the Millennial Mountain

Are mortgage lenders ready for the millennial mountain? The company whose software processes almost a quarter of US mortgage applications says that a mountain of young American homebuyers is about to enter the market. Ellie Mae has just launched its … Continue reading

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Life Insurance Agents and Commissions: What You Should Know

When shopping for life insurance, it’s important to know how agents get paid. Commissions can play a big role in which policies agents promote and how much coverage you get for your money. How insurance commissions work Commissions vary by … Continue reading

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Hiring the Millennials

In 1994 these events occurred: Forrest Gump won the Oscar for Best Film. Seinfeld was the most popular TV show. Lisa Loeb’s “Stay” and All-4-One’s “I Swear” topped the charts. Most of the students graduating college this May were born … Continue reading

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The change in workforce

Bob Dylan hit the nail on the head when he sang, “The times, they are a-changin’.” Even though that was written decades ago, it still applies, especially to today’s workforce. And brokers need to adapt if they want to survive.  … Continue reading

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Finances – Who is in the dark?

For all the promises exchanged at the altar, parties rarely commit to telling new spouses what’s going on in their bank accounts. As a result, 33 percent of newlyweds are surprised by a partner’s financial situation and 36 percent don’t know anything … Continue reading

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Better Prospecting

Are you a nice person? Could that be said of you? In fact, do people remark that you are a pleasure to be with? Do they tell others? I read a book some time ago that impressed me on the … Continue reading

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Penthouse becomes NYC’s most expensive ever A home on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue has become the city’s most expensive listing. The former home of financier John Gutfreund, the CEO of Solomon Brothers who died in March, is listed at $120 million. … Continue reading

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Are you getting ready for Retirement

When it comes to finances, it seems that Americans are woefully unprepared for retirement, according to a 2015 report issued by National Institute of Retirement Security (NIRS). The Continuing Retirement Savings Crisis, states the typical American household was further behind … Continue reading

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