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LTC partnership programs as the missing piece in state budgets
Article posted by Vanessa De La Rosa
At this year’s annual Million Dollar Round Table meeting in Philadelphia, I had the chance to conduct interviews, experience inspirational Top-of-the-Table speeches and sit in on many focus sessions. Among the most interesting was Phyllis Shelton’s focus session, “What you need to know NOW to stay in the LTC insurance market,” in which she explained why opportunities for advisors in the LTCI market are better than ever.

We want you to sell to federal employees
Offer posted by Annuity National Brokerage Co.

Who really needs an annuity?
Article posted by Dan McGrath

Social Security Benefits Strategies
Offer posted by Roster Financial

With baby boomers retiring, don’t forget about the needs of Generation X
Blog posted by David Shields

Investments >>

5 reasons every advisor should consider Social Security marketing
Article posted by Jonathan Musgrave
If you are new to Social Security marketing or simply confused by the sudden hype, this article is for you. I’ll share five reasons why Social Security optimization is perhaps the biggest marketing opportunity you will encounter in your career as an advisor.

Social Security Maximization
Offer posted by Creative Marketing

Keep it simple: Perfect your product
Blog posted by Karlan Tucker

Time to cash in your trust dividend
Blog posted by Paul Mallett

Volcker sends warning shots at Fed, Wall Street and D.C.
Blog posted by Larry Doyle

Retirement plans >>

Preventing financial fraud critical to protecting retirement security
Article posted by Catherine Weatherford
As we near World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, it’s important that we as an industry help clients avoid financial exploitation by promoting awareness and disseminating educational resources. Like so many other ills, information can be the best medicine.

Need Errors & Omissions Fast?
Offer posted by The National Ethics Association

Get the facts about Social Security with this complimentary 2013 Social Security FAQ!
Offer posted by Tarkenton Financial

Dave Ramsey sparks a fee-based Twitter feud
Blog posted by Vanessa De La Rosa

Editor's picks from around the Web: 6/3 - 6/7
Blog posted by Vanessa De La Rosa

Regulatory >>

America's rent-seeking economy: the new normal
Article posted by Larry Doyle
With rent-seeking redistribution programs benefiting those occupying both the uppermost and lowest rungs of our economic ladder, America's great middle class is receding further and further into the rear view mirror.

Social Security: visionary retirement for boomers
Article posted by Paul Cross

Middle-income America isn't ready for fee-based advice
Blog posted by Brian Anderson

Glenn Neasham: victim of geography?
Article posted by Stephen Forman

Working Families Flexibility Act is a win-win
Blog posted by Allen Greenberg

Economy >>

The promise and problem with pension and annuity buyouts
Article posted by Kevin Startt
Now, pensioners as well as annuity holders from the earlier 2000s are facing what happens when you cross the Godfather with an economist: an offer you can’t understand. Advisors can utilize this opportunity not only in the pension market but with variable annuity companies that are making the same lump sum payout offers on their income riders.