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In response to Daniel D. Williams' blog: "Variable annuities and seniors: a good mix?".	Letter to the editor	Sep 30, 2012	123
Chicken little? Maybe a little. No one knows how the market will move next, but one thing is for certain, we better have a safety net cocooning our retirement nest eggs.		Jun 26, 2012	524
Annuity salesman sent to prison: the recent conviction of an insurance advisor for felony theft for selling an annuity contract to a senior indicates that states may be taking a hard line against elder abuse.		Apr 25, 2012	467
Is gold the new black? Gold has lost some of its luster, but security of one's money never goes out of style.		Mar 20, 2012	499
The "real benefits" of market history knowledge: investment strategies and consumer expectations are changing and an index annuity may no longer be the answer.		Feb 28, 2012	597
Do you have broker block? Clients don't care as much about rates and caps as we may think.		Jan 25, 2012	483
Zen and the art of Social Security benefits: Social Security may be broke and busted but it's still writing checks; get all that you're entitled to before it changes.		Dec 17, 2011	534
An index annuity "alternative" (with double-digit cap rates): instead of pitching the same old index annuity, consider putting that lump-sum purchase into an Index Universal Life (IUL) policy.		Nov 23, 2011	417
Two financial market myths busted: tumultuous investment markets are why insurance products were invented.		Oct 25, 2011	436
You need to deal with needy clients: great customer service is obviously paramount, but when does client service turn to monopolization of your resources?		Oct 1, 2011	608
5 takeaways from "Minding your P's and Q's with prospects".		Oct 1, 2011	365
Don't leave choices to chance: presenting clients with too many options may not be the best strategy.		Aug 24, 2011	481
Win the tech race: brush up your social networking skills and you can gain future clients.		Jul 26, 2011	468
Be a hero to the "Sandwich Generation".		Jun 21, 2011	458