LTC eNews – Thursday, May 16th, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS: LAZY MONEY PRODUCTS: LIFE W-LTC WITH FULL ROP AND LTC PAID IN CASH Lazy Money Introductory Webcast Listen and…
An Excellent Job Endorsing Life Insurance – John Scheer
I would like to share with you a great article that does an excellent job endorsing life insurance. Read More.... Modern Medicine -…
FG Life-Gold Commission Update
About FGLLifeAnnuities FG Life-Gold Commission Update ...and so are two years of first year…
Little Known Facts – Rick Rumelhart
It is a little known fact that the odds that the Kansas City Chiefs will win the Super Bowl next year is 50/1. It is also a little known…
Aviva USA life insurance unit to be dealt to Global Atlantic
New York financier Leon Black’s private equity fund reached a deal Wednesday to sell the life insurance arm of West Des Moines-based Aviva USA to…
Why IUL? An IUL Video Blog – Jeff Janes
Too often we hear time and time again from producers, "Why should I sell IUL?" Well the simple answer to that question is this…
FRONTLINE: The Retirement Gamble
Watch The Retirement Gamble on PBS. See more from…
AMZ Financial Insurance Services is a proud sponsor of the Iowa NAIFA chapter the State Convention for the second year in a row.
AMZ Financial Insurance Services is a proud sponsor of the Iowa NAIFA chapter the State Convention for the second year in a row. We're featured in…
The Truth Behind Variable Loan Rate Caps – Jason Konopik
Indexed Universal Life has the potential to add significant value to clients who have a desire to harvest the taxation benefits of permanent life…
Cultivating Relationships with CPAs in Your Community – Rick Rumelhart
Many advisors have reached out to CPAs in their community to attempt to gain referrals. Many times advisors will refer their clients to a CPA they…
Fourth Quarter IUL Sales Push Us Over $1B – Allie Miller
Ten years ago I was on stage giving a presentation stating that I thought IUL would be the next billion dollar product. Back then there were not many…
Lazy Money Introductory Webcast
View our Lazy Money Introductory Webcast…
Equitrust: Sales Suggestion – ROP
It's a great product to remind you about. We have a 6% bonus product, with a 6.5% income rider roll up, and an ROP feature. Very easy sales…
We’re Not Facing a Fiscal Cliff … It’s a Fiscal RAMP!
With all the heated discussions going on in Washington, the media has coined the looming fiscal crisis our nation faces as a "Fiscal Cliff." Now…
Tax Increases Will Hit the Middle Class
We've demonstrated over the years that raising the taxes on only the rich will not solve our fiscal problems. In fact, time-after-time if we simply…
Most People Trying to Save for Retirement, But Not Saving Enough
An online survey recently conducted by Harris Interactive recently discovered that 90% of employees who had access to a 401(k) plan were actively…
Take This Survey Now!
Here's a survey that you may want to participate in and check out ……
If We Fall off Cliff, Taxes Will Rise by $500 Billion
Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, right now we are experiencing the political gridlock in Washington. With both sides of the…
What’s Next?
What in the world is going on in the LTC world; Part 2?? Genworth and Mutual/United of Omaha reduced commissions, reduced benefits, reduced…
New retirees receiving less in Social Security than they paid in, marking historic shift
According to an analysis by The Associated Press, people retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social…
Bring on the Competition!
Competition is great! About two summers back, our home town (Ankeny, IA) received its first frozen yogurt retailer. For a heath conscious…
LTC
What in the world is going on in the LTC world?? Prudential and American General are among the latest to announce their exit from the LTC…
Large Enough to Serve You and Small Enough to Care
This is my favorite time of year! The summer solstice just passed and we experienced the longest day of the year. And we just celebrated Independence…
LTC in California
Why is it so hard to get LTCs approved in…
The Impact of Inflation over 10 Years!
Inflation is a silent killer, and sometimes the gradual increase in prices go unnoticed. But look at the table below to see just how much more you…
States are $1.38 Trillion Short in Funding Retirement Systems
If you don't think that taxes will be higher in the future, or that your "planned" retirement benefits might be cut, a recent study from the Pew…
Saving Social Security: Who do you blame? And who do you believe?
I recently came across an article from BenefitsPro written by Paula Aven Gladych that delves into the current condition of the Social Security…
“The Sky is Falling” – No its not but interest rates are!
The interest rate environment creates the most important external influence on fixed life and annuity companies and the products they offer. The…
This New iPhone/iPad App Shows You How The National Debt Will Affect You!
It never ceases to amaze me when people talk about the national debt, and the ways to solve the problem. Well one new iPhone application is a must…
Slight Of Hand
I love a good “magic” trick and I think simple card tricks are great. I know the trickster can’t really see my card, or know what number I am…
Use Email To Boost Your Results
When looking to grow your business, don't overlook the one tactic that delivers a fantastic Return on Your Investment (ROI) -- email marketing.…
The Retirement Savings Drain … Hidden 401(k) Fees
Though your retirement or bank accounts statements contain no evidence of it, everyone who has an IRA, 401k, or any other individual retirement…
Life W-LTC Product that Pays a Whopping 15% Commission
Do you want to know about a Life w-LTC product that pays a whopping 15% commission. I am hosting a webinar on June 7th at 11:00 CT. Call me for…
People Need Life Insurance, But No One has Offered to Sell Them a Policy
Do you realize more people are needing life insurance, but no one has offered to sell them a policy? Please read this article "Consumers Eager For…
Close Enough is Good, But NOT Good Enough
Close enough is good in Horseshoes, and hand grenades. It is not acceptable when choosing annuity and life products to meet your clients needs. Every…
Ohio Licensed Renewal Information
05/10/12 To view announcement, click here. Contact AMZ Financial Insurance Services for more information (866) 279 -…
Social Security Goes Digital
For years the Social Security Administration sent out the Statement of Projected Benefits three months before your birthday, and this approach cost…
Nearly Half of Americans ARE NOT Contributing to Any Retirement Plan
I find this hard to believe, but a recent LIMRA study indicates that 56% of Americans between ages 18-34 were not contributing to any retirement…
Life isn’t an Illustration—help your clients by planning for the future!
As advisors we often look at clients solely through the eyes of an illustration. Instead of realizing that life changes over time we assume what a…
Interest Rate Risk
What is the one risk that CD's, Fixed Annuities and Fixed Index Annuities share? Interest Rate Risk! For example, you could miss out on higher…
If you really cared…
Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance is the most undersold and undervalued product on the market. There are many reasons for this but the one I want to…
Top 1% of Wage Earners Paid What Percent of Taxes in 2010?
I've always said, you shouldn't be ashamed of your success ... but you also shouldn't flaunt it. When it comes to paying your "fair share" of taxes,…
$5 Trillion Tax Hike Coming
Well, we all have been predicting that taxes will increase in the future, and here is the proof that taxes will jump by $5 trillion on January 1,…
