2018 has arrived. If you’re like many people you probably have a few goals in mind for the New Year.  However, according to US News, 80% of New Year resolutions fail by February! Don’t become part of that statistic. Take steps now to bolster your self-discipline and focus. The resources below will help.

Traditionally in the Medicare marketing arena, agents would start prospecting to the T65 (or turning 65 market) 3 months prior to their birth month, since that is when they receive their Medicare card in the mail and can enroll into coverage.

AEP may be over, but the selling continues! If you’re having trouble keeping your mind focused on work, you might need a little extra motivation, and we’ve got just the thing. Let’s say you earn an average commission of $327. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or you’re buying gifts for all your family and friends, here’s what you can buy with $327 or less … in these last 12 days of Christmas!    

This week we’re sharing a blog that first ran in the AgencyBloc blog on 11/28. Erica Kiefer, the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at AgencyBloc interviewed me about why technology is so important to our sales process. Enjoy!

I have heard about all the excuses out there when it comes to offering ancillary products, or as the industry calls it, cross-selling. 

CMS has released the 2018 Medicare numbers.  You can find them on the CMS Fact Sheet located here. Below you’ll find some quick reference data as well as tips to help you share information with clients.

When people turn 65, they qualify for Medicare – and if they miss the initial enrollment period, they can face lifetime penalties as a result. The punishment can seem harsh, especially given that some people may miss the deadline simply due to a lack of awareness regarding the rules. The BENES Act aims to rectify the situation. 

While the hustle of Medicare’s Open Enrollment is in full swing, it is easy to be short sighted.  We have a very limited time to review Medicare Advantage and Part D plans with our clients.

Keeping your name in front of your clients is key to keeping them loyal and top of mind when they are talking to their family and friends.

Social Security beneficiaries will be getting a little more money in 2018. The Social Security Administration has released its Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2018. It’s based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) between the third quarter and 2016 and the third quarter of 2017.