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John’s World: Things are breaking out in our industry, I’ll tell you why in a moment, but remember ... Please read on…
John’s World: When I write about a few marketing tips or other prospecting suggestions, it isn’t theory ... Please read on…
John’s World: I received a phone call today from an old broker friend ... Please read on…
John’s World: So let me recommend a fantastic book I’m reading and can’t put down ... Please read on…
John’s World: Most people really fail because they can’t do something. Really? ... Please read on…
John’s World: In our current market, having a solid prospecting plan is critical ... Please read on…
John’s World: One of our advisers had a close friendship with a Medicare agent who down right despised ... Please read on…
John’s World: It’s that time of year again—Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ... Please read on…
John’s World: You’re the Financial Advisor, guiding your clients through the mystery of retirement ... Please read on…
John’s World: Guess what? I turned 65 in June. I know, I know, I don’t look a day over 64 ... Please read on…
John’s World: Every Medigap plan is required to contract with the same doctors, regardless ... Please read on…
John’s World: Are you an advisor that shy’s away from Medicare because it’s “too complicated” ... Please read on…
John’s World: Medicare Supplements (Medi-Gap plans) are still a better choice ... Please read on…
John’s World: Just ask, “When was the last time you had your Trust reviewed”? It’s a great way ... Please read on…
John’s World: Your Dream Client Wants You to Be Two Steps Ahead ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
John’s World: After a great client meeting, how long do you think the impact lasts? ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
John’s World: We have speed bumps in our mind about talking to our clients about Long Term Care ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
John’s World: 90% of Advisors and Brokers really dislike Medicare selling, for good reason. ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
John’s World: You Don’t Need Books, Motivational Tapes or Expensive Seminars to be Neighborly ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
John’s World: Are you 100% certain you are going to have a great retirement? ... Please read on…
John’s World: John’s WorldMarketing is the preview of making the Sale. What’s the preview of marketing? ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
John’s World: Doing annual reviews may create conversations about your clients Life Insurance ... Please read on…
A lot of our advisors are already on Medicare ... Please read on…
Now, Pay Attention, You Might Learn Something ... Please read on…
What’s “this” era going to be called? Virus Recession? ... Please read on…
Years ago, one of my best broker buddies earned ANOTHER trip to Hawaii ... Please read on…
40 years ago when my wife and I had our first child, my Mom did something surprising ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
Unexpected illnesses or accidents are part of life. Not all extended illnesses occur ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
Medicare sales are at an all time high, and we want to help you cash in on it by ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
In Medicare sales, AEP (Annual Enrollment Period) is a period of time each year where Medicare recipients can change their Medical and Prescription plans from October 15th to December 7th ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
We are always looking for a way to generate more appointments with qualified prospects and when we hear that there may be a system that is low cost that could even pay for itself, we naturally tend to be hopeful. ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
John’s WorldAnnual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs every year from Oct. 15th to Dec. 7th. It is when Medicare recipients can begin, change, or stop ... Please read on…
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
Since I have been involved in the Medicare industry for almost 30 years as an agent, CE designer and instructor, it’s ALWAYS been on my mind that the retirement industry and Medicare benefits should work together hand in hand. Please read on…
At John’s World we know, you know, everybody knows…that we, as financial, life, retirement, LTC and even Medicare planners, really DO NOT ask for referrals! Please read on…
At TWH have been designing and testing a lead system for the past year that pays for itself! Please read on…
April is Financial Literacy Month and a reminder to examine your personal finance habits. A key element of financial literacy is how well-prepared you are for retirement.
Tax Day is just around the corner, and now is a good time to review your financial habits and goals, particularly as they relate to retirement planning.
Part of living that good life is maintaining our lifestyle and independence while making sound financial choices. Please read on…
March celebrates National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money and saving for their retirement.
Women’s History Month is a time to look back at the vital role women have played throughout history. In every industry, women are natural leaders and change makers – from Congress to financial services.
When people turn 65 in America, they all have the same 2 questions weighing on their minds ... Please read on…
Last year, our study on America’s workforce showed that over one-third of workers from small businesses say that their employer is “not helpful at all” in terms of retirement planning and that one in eight workers are not offered any type of retirement plan from their employer. This leads to retiring later and a “do it yourself” retirement for many workers. But these retirement security issues aren’t going unnoticed and policy makers at the state and federal level are taking a closer look at the issues around retirement security and proposing solutions.
Designed for the long run, FIAs won’t break your heart, as you work toward reaching your retirement goals.
Financial Insights from TWH Agency President, Gregory B. Skogsberg
We at the TWH Agency want to thank all of you who sold annuities in 2018. We are happy to say that our sales more than doubled from 2017. We are not alone. Index annuity sales are on the rise all across the country. Please read on…
While calm settled over the financial markets once the new year hit, 2019 remains uncertain when it comes to market swings. However, uncertainly in the market isn’t anything new.
Tax season has officially started and if you’re an early bird looking ahead to April, you might have already started filing your 2018 taxes. Regardless where you are in the process, here are a few tips to keep in mind for tax season.
The last two decades mark a distinct time of change, even in the retirement landscape. As we continue to start 2019 off on the right foot, it is important to keep in mind current retirement trends that could affect our overall well-being during our golden years. So without further ado, here are three key retirement trends we want Americans to know about.
Every New Year we think about our resolutions, which typically includes some promise to better ourselves. Pledging to go the gym more, eat healthier, be more active, spend additional time with friends and family, and decrease our social media intake, are a few that usually make the list. However, one resolution we should all emphasize as we ring in 2019 is finding ways to become financially savvy.