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Entries from January 25th, 2010

If You Wanna Remember It, Talk About It!

· 1 Comment · Continuing Education, E-Learning, Licensing, Study Tips

By Shelley A. Gable
To remember the name of someone you’ve just met, repeat the name as soon as possible in conversation. Most of us have heard this tip before, but why does it work?
It may interest you to know that this same concept can apply to what you’ve learned from an online course. Let’s take [...]

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January 25th, 2010 · Tags:·····

Do You Know What Makes an Annuity Suitable – NAIC Does

· No Comments · Continuing Education, Insurance, Sales Tips

Model for Suitability in Annuity Transactions Adopted
By Cathy Miller, Business Writer/Consultant
For many consumers, the bitter taste of investment fraud and a bad economy lingers. The times encourage increased scrutiny on investment products and advice. On December 21, 2009, the Life and Annuities “A” Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) unanimously adopted a [...]

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January 18th, 2010 · Tags:······

Corks Went Flying With Extension of COBRA Subsidy

· No Comments · COBRA, Financial Services, Getting It Done, health insurance

By Cathy Miller, Business Writer/Consultant
In a previous post, we were watching the clock run out on the federal subsidy for COBRA coverage. In the nick of time, Congress approved an extension on the original December 31 deadline. A report from Hewitt Associates released immediately after the extension illustrates the impact of the subsidy.
Show Me the Money
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January 15th, 2010 · Tags:·······

Avoid Forgetting What You’ve Learned from Online Learning

· 1 Comment · Continuing Education, E-Learning, Licensing, Study Tips

By Shelley Gable
Remembering what you’ve learned from an online continuing education course allows you to more easily pass any needed exams and apply your new knowledge on the job. That’s pretty obvious, right? What isn’t always as obvious is how to do that.
Learning psychology suggests three surprisingly simple reasons people forget new information. Understanding these [...]

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January 15th, 2010 · Tags:·····

Senate Health Bill Curbs Cadillac Health Plans

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By Cathy Miller, Business Writer/Consultant
While representatives from the House and Senate work on merging their two health care reform bills, one major sticking point is the Senate’s proposed tax on “Cadillac” health plans. Supporters view the proposed tax as vital to controlling health care costs. Opponents include House members that proposed an income tax on [...]

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January 12th, 2010 · Tags:·····