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A New Jersey friend of mine (I’ll call her Eileen), was in the market for long-term care insurance. I say “was” because the process of shopping for it turned her stone cold, and now she’s on hold.

After hours of research, “I couldn’t find anything to buy, no actual policies,” she complained, “nothing but general reviews and comparisons. No real details.”

“It was maddening!” she continued. “I buy lots of stuff and can always find…

See announcement of interest to LTCi agents. 

Agent Review has more than 200,000 members to date, and plans to grow with the help of seed investment, now secured, from angels with LTC industry…

Millions of successful Americans neglect a simple safeguard to their wealth and dreams: long-term care insurance.

Why?

"They just don't want to think about it," says one industry observer. "It's a psychological downer.  Bullish people recoil at thoughts of ever needing help with tasks of daily living. Things like moving around, eating, or toileting. So they put it out of mind."

A way around this block is to focus on the…

It's well worth checking out. 

Visit Agent Review at http://www.agentreview.net.  The service provides a forum for vetted agents in long-term care and other insurance specialties. It aims to become the YELP for insurance,…

The online platform will connect consumers to independently verified agents.

Agent Review http://www.agentreview.net will provide non-biased guidance for consumers…

The 3in4 Association (http://www.3in4needmore.com) has been announced as an official sponsor of the motion picture "It Snows All The Time"  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2767880/combined).

The film could give a big boost to the need for long-term care planning.

It is…

If, sooner or later, you need to become a caregiver, you're not alone! Most of us face the same prospect -- including movie stars, political leaders, and other luminaries.

Many have shared their experiences publicly, wishing to help others.

Here are links to several sources…

This one will tell the Alzheimer's story from the caregivers' viewpoint.  

A first! ... And a great way to promote LTC awareness.

(Share the credit, and the story, once it's out!)

BTW, I became a (small but enthusiastic) backer yesterday.

Dick Samson, LTC Guild…

The 3in4 Association has licensed TargetLeads to be its marketing partner in Direct Mail Lead Generation and the development of personalizable marketing materials for Insurance producers catering to the senior…

For the first time, AALTCI will offer virtual as well as physical attendance at its industry-leading annual conference.

There's no charge for participating remotely from your own home or office. Valuable content, including live streaming of events, will be offered. Attendance could…

ADVICE TO CONSUMERS:

Thanks to LTC Financial Partners for this information.

Based on a news release dated April 16, 2014.

If you’re in the market for long term care insurance, you might go to your browser and search for…

ADVICE TO CONSUMERS:

Thanks to LTC Financial Partners for this information.

Based on a news release dated April 21, 2014.

If you’re in the market for long term care insurance, you might go to your browser and search for…

Breakthrough medical and scientific research shows that smiling:

• Boosts mood & eases pain, through bursts of dopamine…

The move opens the huge, growing long-term care market to general insurance agents, financial advisors and others; with back-end support from LTC Financial Partners, they can offer…

The company describes it this way:

"Today and tomorrow’s winning sales people will be those who have adapted to the digital age.  The Connected Agent platform platform supports increased sales and larger outreach to your chosen market.  

"This is more than just a website, but a digital marketing platform that provides…

In November the 3in4 Association added seven new members to its advisory board, and received increased support from two insurance carriers: John Hancock, an existing member of the organization, and Genworth, which provided sponsorship of a meaningful consumer study. "We're gaining momentum," says Mark Goldberg, Treasurer of the association that runs the "3 in 4 Need More" campaign.



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