Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with ...

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This is the third year I’ve published a life insurance agent’s to-do list. The list represents my humble attempt to suggest ways for agents to be more productive and effective in the year ahead. A few ...

Only a few years ago, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the life and annuity insurance industry believed that the direct-to-consumer channel would be a salvation — and that agents would ...

A financial advisor can help you create a strategic plan for managing your money. Part of that plan might include buying insurance, something that an insurance agent can also help with. When working ...

Ask your agent which type of life insurance, term or permanent, best suits your needs. Confirm with your agent if your policy offers living benefits, like access to cash value or critical illness ...

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