BA Blog
Nov
09
2016
Retirement
5 Signs That You Should Move in Retirement
As is true of most major life decisions, moving to a new home or an entirely new city during retirement has benefits and drawbacks. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to move once you retire, here are five signs that a move could be the right call.
Nov
02
2016
Retirement
5 Financial Perks to Take Advantage of as a Senior
In a society that prizes youth, aging can be difficult to come to terms with. However, being a senior citizen has many financial advantages. We highlight 5 in the November 2nd #BABlog.
Oct
26
2016
Marketing
5 Tips to Master the Art of Email Etiquette
How much of your work week do you spend drafting and replying to emails? If you’re like most professionals in the workforce, your answer is some variation of “a lot.” In order to make your email correspondence with clients and colleagues as effective and professional as possible, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Oct
19
2016
Marketing
How to Turn Your Friends Into Clients
What segment of the market do you feel you’ve made the fewest inroads with? Have you approached the segment of people you have the best access to and are closest with, your friends? Here’s some advice to keep in mind when you reach out to those close to you.
Oct
12
2016
Sales
5 Mistakes Sales Professionals Should Stay Away From
The job of a sales professional can be challenging regardless of how much and what type of training and experience one has. You’re going to make mistakes from time to time, and that’s okay. But some mistakes are graver than others. These mistakes have more potential to negatively influence a sales transaction than others. To keep your sales record high and position yourself to convert even more sales in the future, avoid these mistakes at all costs.
Oct
05
2016
Life Insurance
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And here at Brokers Alliance, we believe in raising awareness around this disease, which indirectly or directly affects virtually every American at some point. Continue reading for harrowing statistics, tips for early detection, and information on the intersection of life insurance coverage and breast cancer treatment.
Sep
28
2016
Marketing
Marketing Insurance to Boomers, Millennials, & Everyone in Between
One of toughest aspects of any independent broker’s job is marketing the financial products he or she sells. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind if you want to appeal to a broad range of ages and expand your market base.
Sep
21
2016
Retirement
7 Retirement Friendly Cities
Do you want to retire where you live? Or do you want to make retirement an adventure, settling somewhere that will be easy on your wallet, amenable to your lifestyle, and close to good health care facilities? If you’re open to moving following your long-awaited departure from the workforce, here are seven cities that should be on your radar.
Sep
07
2016
Annuities
5 Ways to Increase Income in Retirement
A general rule in the world of retirement finance assumes you need $1 million in your retirement account to generate an annual retirement income of $40,000. If you are not on track to have this when you retire, or you think you’ll need more than $40,000 per year to survive, here are some ways to generate additional retirement income.
Aug
31
2016
Marketing
How to Write a Great List Article
Most internet users are drawn to simple, well-formatted content. List articles, offering tips and tricks, facts or highlights pertaining to one subject or another, are a great way to capture readers’ attention. But not all list articles are created equal. If you want your next list article to stand out, follow these tips.
