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The Long-Term Care Tax Strategy Every High-Income Earner Needs
As Americans live longer, long-term care (LTC) planning has become a critical part of wealth management. According to The New York Times...

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Oct 92 min read
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How Insurance Agents Best Use the Services of a Brokerage General Agency
Introduction In today’s competitive insurance marketplace, independent agents face the dual challenge of navigating complex products and...

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Jun 123 min read
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Business Planning Doesn’t Have to Be Taxing
As the dust settles on tax season, business owners have a unique window of opportunity to refocus their attention on what lies ahead—strengthening their company’s foundation and planning for long-term success.

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May 72 min read
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Why Flexibility Matters: What Today's Life Insurance Consumers Are Really Looking For
At Smart Money Financial, we are constantly evolving to meet the needs of today’s clients—those who are financially savvy,...

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Apr 232 min read
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Explore the Latest Trends in Insurance & Finance with Aspire Magazine
In the ever-changing world of finance and insurance, staying ahead of industry trends is crucial for advisors, brokers, and financial...

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Mar 262 min read
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The Retirement Healthcare Dilemma: How Life Insurance Can Provide Long-Term Care Solutions
A recent InvestmentNews  article highlights a critical challenge for retirees: skyrocketing healthcare costs and the difficult decisions...

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Jan 292 min read
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John Hancock Collaborates with The Helper Bees to Empower Aging-in-Place
Navigating long-term care and chronic illness support can be overwhelming, but John Hancock , in collaboration with The Helper Bees , is...

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Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Need-to-know compliance & market tips to beat summer sales meltdown
Now Serving in This Issue: An Extra Scoop of Motivation:Â Energize your practice with fresh insights and inspiration. Summertime...

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Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Ushering in a New Era of Differentiation
Bill Shelow Jr., President and CEO of LIBRA Insurance Partners, emphasizes that the true value advisors and agents provide to clients...

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Jul 31, 20241 min read
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Review of "Terry Savage: Funding Long-Term Care Insurance"
As someone who has been in the insurance business since 1981, I've seen many shifts in how we approach chronic illness and long-term care...

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Jul 11, 20243 min read
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Investing in Peace of Mind: Long-Term Care Insurance
Bruce Hersh, President of Smart Money Financial with over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry joins the Edge Financial...

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May 21, 20241 min read
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Symetra SwiftTerm's Automated Life Insurance Process
Symetra Life Insurance Company introduces a streamlined, digital-first approach to acquiring term life insurance through its Symetra...

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Apr 2, 20242 min read
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The Power of Cash Indemnity Benefits
One of the most important things to understand about a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy is how it will pay benefits if you initiate...

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Feb 1, 20242 min read
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The Aspire Magazine: A Must-Read for Financial Professionals
As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024, Smart Money Financial brings you an insightful overview of the December 2023 issue of Aspire.

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Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Case Study: Affordable guaranteed death benefit protection with ability to adjust on the fly
SCENARIO: James, age 50, needs income protection for his family in the event of his untimely death. While he may only need income...

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Dec 14, 20232 min read
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TO THE POINT: A tax-efficient retirement funding supplement
THE SCENARIO A successful couple (ages 45 and 43) are fast approaching retirement. Together, their household income is approximately...

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Dec 6, 20231 min read
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Mastering the Art of Engaging Small Business Owners
Introduction Navigating the world of small business owners can be a complex yet rewarding journey. Unlike large corporations, these...

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Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Smart Money Financial and RGA have partnered to enhance underwriting efficiencies.
This exclusive program allows Smart Money Financial to work directly with the world's leading facultative reinsurer to collaborate on...

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Nov 16, 20231 min read
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When Two Worlds Collide – Chronic Illness Riders, LTC, and Which Type Are You Really Selling?
LTC experts Roman Neal of Living Benefit Review and Angie Hughes from Producers XL lead a discussion on the key differences between Chronic

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Oct 25, 20231 min read
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'Paws'-itive Additions! Add In Pet Insurance
Pets have long been companions in many American homes, but in recent years, the relationship with our four legged friends has grown!...
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Feb 15, 20231 min read
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