The mere word “insurance” may invoke a variety of negative client responses, ranging from a mere negative thought to an urge to flee. These responses have been reinforced by years of aggressive sales practices by insurance salespeople. The truly comprehensive wealth management provider will be licensed to sell insurance and, in contrast, approaches a sale [...]
Paperwork! No matter the importance, some people just aren’t into it. Others simply don’t have the time. It often seems that the amount of paperwork that must be completed just to function adequately is overwhelming. The potential costs of not completing certain paperwork, however, can be great. Many types of personal financial-related paperwork often [...]
I have heard a variety of comments about the market lately. “I just want to stuff what’s left in my mattress,” said one person. “I’m going to bury my money in the backyard,” said another. “It’s a black hole… this market,” said several folks. Believe it or not, these difficult economic times often cause successful, [...]
Most economists maintain that we are in recession. While we appear to be less affected in the State of Texas than elsewhere in the country, there are clearly signs of a slower economy such as layoffs, falling home prices, delayed or canceled commercial construction projects, etc…. The slowdown has been so extreme nationally that the [...]
Verbal commitment Duron Carter (6-3, 180, 4.5), the wide receiver out of Ft. Lauderdale (Florida) St. Thomas Aquinas, finished his prime goal for the football season — helping his team win a state championship. On Friday night, his Raiders dominated Lakeland 56-7 in the Class 5A title game and likely wrapped up a USA Today [...]
