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Stupidest sales tip ever
The other day, I was listening to a sales webinar as part of my professional development. About a third of the way through, a classic sales adage popped up on the screen. The presenter made the point as if it were … Continue reading
The Power of Beer and Cheap Houses
Usually I try to limit my reviews to books, but every once in awhile I’ll find an excellent real estate nugget inside a long-form article that I can’t help but share. That happened this week while reading the March 2016 … Continue reading
29 things winners don’t do
Everyone wants to be a winner. Here’s a list of 29 things a winner never does (and neither should you). 1. Winners don’t make excuses for their mistakes. They learn and grow. 2. Winners don’t whine when things don’t go their way. … Continue reading
3 Surprising Paint Colors Home Owners Hate
Home owners say they like color in their homes but they definitely have some hesitations in using it to decorate their spaces, according to a new survey by Better Homes and Gardens of nearly 400 home owners. The survey found … Continue reading
Does DOL fiduciary rule comply with Obama executive order?
The Investment Company Institute has requested a meeting with a chief administrator at the Office of Management and Budget regarding the Department of Labor’s regulatory impact analysis of its proposed fiduciary rule. That request comes as OMB is likely entering … Continue reading
AARP Strives to Improve Community Livability
The choices people make when deciding where to live tend to be driven by their current circumstances, such as their income, health, and whether they have children, but people tend to avoid thinking about how things will change as they … Continue reading
Update on State Farm
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., the largest U.S. property-casualty insurer, said 2015 profit rose 48% on investment gains tied to pharmaceutical holdings. Net income increased to $6.2 billion from $4.2 billion in 2014, the Bloomington, Illinois-based company said Friday … Continue reading
Are lenders misleading borrowers?
National Mortgage News recently spotlighted ways some mortgage originators unintentionally –or intentionally — mislead borrowers. Here are a few things to be on the lookout for. 1. The big deal. Lenders violate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules if they advertise … Continue reading
Retirement and Life Insurance
Many younger people never consider how life insurance could be important to them until it is time for retirement. We will explore how life insurance and retirement go hand in hand. If retirement is on your horizon, consider the many … Continue reading
Tax Deduction for Renters
A new bill hopes to provide some relief to renters who are faced with skyrocketing rental costs – by giving them a tax break. If approved, the bill would allow renters to deduct what they pay for rent from their … Continue reading