Using Your Life Insurance to Help Pay for a Child’s College

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Now that the fall semester at college has begun, many parents have the high cost of higher education tuition on their minds. Rising college bills, plus the cost of dorms, travel and books really adds up. If you have a child in high school or college, y… Continue reading →

The Raw Feeling of Losing a Fiftysomething Friend

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My husband’s friend died last week. He was 57. That’s how old my husband is. His friend was a great guy, married, a father of three, always kind and generous, thoughtful and considerate. We both liked him a lot. He developed a chronic form of cancer ab… Continue reading →

Older Job Hunters: Powerfully Good News

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Getting a job in your 50s or 60s certainly isn’t easy, but new and somewhat surprising employment data suggests that prospects and pay are improving, especially for older job switchers. One big reason? The tightest labor market in nearly two decades, c… Continue reading →

9 tips for filing insurance claims after a catastrophe

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Whether it’s a hurricane like Florence, a tropical storm like Lane or a flood, tornado, earthquake or fire, it can take years to resolve a major insurance claim and restore a property. Don’t miss these nine tips for filing a claim from a public insuran… Continue reading →

Looking for the perfect gift? Use this survey to make sure you’re on point

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How do you know if you are giving the right gift? And when should a gift be given? After a closing? For a client’s birthday? As a thank you? An analysis of 10,000 agent gifts reveals the answers to these questions and more. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: How important is correct pricing in a down market?

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A top Miami real estate agent is feeling the pain of a challenged market and sellers who refuse to budge on pricing. What can her broker do to help convince these stubborn clients?  Continue reading →

New legislation aims to make mortgages easier for gig workers

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Self-employed workers have a hard time qualifying for a mortgage. A new bill called the Self-Employed Mortgage Access Act could change that. Continue reading →