Edie Windsor’s ‘Wild and Precious Life’

In 2013, the United States took a major step forward in the fight for marriage equality, thanks in large part to the determination — and courage — of the late Edie Windsor. The New York City-based octogenarian was the lead plaintiff in a landmark Supre… Continue reading

Your 2020 Personal Finance Calendar To-Do List

The start of a new year is when many of us ask ourselves what lies ahead personally, professionally and financially. We happily hang a colorful 2020 calendar, jot down birthdays, upcoming vacations, and other future events. My guess is, however, you do… Continue reading

The Longevity Economy: Gigantic and Getting Bigger

As a new decade and year are about to begin, professional forecasters are, of course, going through the exercise of guesstimating the future course of the markets and U.S. economy. From what I’ve seen, they’re generally expecting the record-breaking U…. Continue reading

After $0 Brokerage Fees, Which Other Financial Products and Services Will See Costs Drop?

Recently, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade and E*Trade eliminated trading commissions on stocks and Exchange Traded Funds. Can you expect to see $0 fees and commissions coming soon for other financial products and services? Below is a look into the crysta… Continue reading

4 Myths About Retiring Abroad

Having retired abroad almost a decade ago, we can attest to the many benefits of retiring in another country, from lower living costs to better weather to less stress. But many people fear retiring abroad because they believe four myths. We’d like to e… Continue reading

4 Myths About Retiring Abroad

Having retired abroad almost a decade ago, we can attest to the many benefits of retiring in another country, from lower living costs to better weather to less stress. But many people fear retiring abroad because they believe four myths. We’d like to e… Continue reading

Dollars and Sense: 3 tips that’ll make tax season a breeze

In this recurring column, we host various contributing writers who share finance insights they’ve picked up throughout their careers to help agents and brokers stay financially fit. Here, Christy Murdock Edgar offers tips on how to get organized now an… Continue reading

20 things you need to do before 2020

Our industry is shifting, and as we approach a new decade, I know that the agents who are savvy and willing to be dynamic will come out on top. Here’s what you need to check off the list before the new year rolls around. Continue reading

What new agents should do as the selling season slows

The selling year has its own ebb and flow, and when it slows, new agents should take time for themselves. Here’s what they need to hear. Continue reading

What new agents should do as the selling season slows

The selling year has its own ebb and flow, and when it slows, new agents should take time for themselves. Here’s what they need to hear. Continue reading