4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent

 
Looking for a new part-time profession? Want flexibility and make your own schedule? Selling insurance part-time may be right for you! Discover the perks in this episode.
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Resources:
5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/college-majors-that-work-well-in-the-insurance-industry/
Do You have What it Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-great-insurance-agent/
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
Selling Medicare Products – Why It’s Definitely Worth Your While: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/selling-medicare-products-%e2%80%93-why-it-s-definitely-worth-your-while/
The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-advantages-of-being-a-field-vs-call-center-insurance-agent/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/  
Understanding FMOs: How They Work and What You Need to Know: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-fmos-how-they-work-and-what-you-need-to-know/
Why Now is the Time to Start Selling Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-now-is-the-time-to-start-selling-insurance/
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/
 
References:
Captive Agent Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/captive-agent.asp
Five Tips for the Part-Time Agent: https://insurance-forums.com/practice-building/hiring-staffing/five-tips-for-the-part-time-agent/
Independent Agent: What it is, How it Works: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-agent.asp

Final Expense Insurance: How Much Can Clients Expect It To Cover?

 
Your clients may be asking if they need final expense insurance, how much it will cost and what it will cover. Make sure you've got all the answers, you can start by listening to this episode to learn more!
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
Resources:
4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-steps-to-every-final-expense-sale/
 
5 Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Selling Final Expense Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-out-of-the-box-ideas-for-selling-final-expense-insurance/
Final Expense Insurance Sales Opportunities You May Be Missing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/final-expense-insurance-sales-opportunities-you-may-be-missing/
How to Explain to Cost of a Funeral & Help Your Clients Plan for One: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-explain-the-cost-of-a-funeral-help-your-clients-plan-for-one/
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/life-insurance-for-each-of-life-s-stages/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Ritter Products: Final Expense: https://www.ritterim.com/products/final-expense/
 
References:
Average Funeral Cost by State: https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-funeral-cost-by-state

The State of the ACA Market in 2023

 
A lot of changes took effect over the last year in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. Learn how these changes to the under-65 health insurance market affect your clients and your business.
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Resources:
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
2023 COLA, ACA Family Glitch Fix, and AEP Begins | The Friday Five Oct 14, 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-cola-aca-family-glitch-fix-and-aep-begins-the-Friday-five/
ACA’s Family Glitch Resolved for 2023 OEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/acas-family-glitch-resolved-for-2023-oep/
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-off-season-featuring-danica-stover/
Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
The State of the ACA Market in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-aca-market-in-2022/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
 
References:
Analysis Estimates 5.1 Million People Fall into the Affordable Care Act’s “Family Glitch”: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/press-release/analysis-estimates-5-1-million-people-fall-into-the-affordable-care-acts-family-glitch/
An SEP if your income doesn’t exceed 150% of the federal poverty level: https://www.healthinsurance.org/special-enrollment-guide/an-sep-if-your-income-doesn’t-exceed-150-of-the-federal-poverty-level/
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Record Breaking 16.3 Million People Sign Up for Health Care Coverage in ACA: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-record-breaking-163-million-people-signed-health-care-coverage
CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the Transition Forward from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-waivers-flexibilities-and-transition-forward-covid-19-public-health-emergency
FACT SHEET: Biden Harris Administration Proposes Rule to Fix “Family Glitch” and Lower Health Care Costs: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/05/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-proposes-rule-to-fix-family-glitch-and-lower-health-care-costs/
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition Roadmap: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/02/09/fact-sheet-covid-19-public-health-emergency-transition-roadmap.html
Five Things to Know about the Renewal of Extra Affordable Care Act Subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/five-things-to-know-about-renewal-of-extra-affordable-care-act-subsidies-in-inflation-reduction-act/
Health Insurance Marketplaces 2023 Open Enrollment Report: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/health-insurance-exchanges-2023-open-enrollment-report-final.pdf
Key Facts about the Uninsured Population: https://www.kff.org/uninsured/issue-brief/key-facts-about-the-uninsured-population/
Medicare Unwinding: What Is It & The Opportunity for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicaid-unwinding-what-is-it-and-the-opportunity-for-agents/
Nine Changes to Watch in ACA Open Enrollment 2023: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/nine-changes-to-watch-in-open-enrollment-2023/
Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions: Interactive Map: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/status-of-state-medicaid-expansion-decisions-interactive-map/
The Biden-Harris Administration Immediate Priorities: https://www.whitehouse.gov/priorities/
Unwinding the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision: Projected Enrollment Effects and Policy Approaches: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/press-release/analysis-estimates-5-1-million-people-fall-into-the-affordable-care-acts-family-glitch/
When to contact your State Medicaid Agency: https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/beneficiary-resources/index.html#when2contactstate

What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work?

 
During your career as an insurance agent, you may move to different levels of the hierarchy. How does this hierarchy work? Learn more about the levels of the insurance hierarchy and what makes each type different.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
Resources:
2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/2023-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-medicare-part-d/
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-recruit-insurance-agents-to-your-downline-1622221250/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-what-s-the-difference-2023/
Read to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ready-to-join-an-fmo-10-things-to-consider/
References:
Multi-Level Marketing or Illegal Pyramid Scheme? https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection/consumer-alerts/consumer-alerts/invest/mlm-illegal-pyramid-scheme
What Is an MLM? How Multilevel Marketing Works: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/multi-level-marketing.asp

College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry

 
Many college majors offer a diverse set of skills and experiences that can help you with your career. Have a degree and aren’t sure what to do with it? In this episode Tina examines how different degrees can set you up for success in the Medicare sales industry.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
Resources:
3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/
4 Strategies for Effectively Working With a Team: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/ 
5 Ways to Build Confidence: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-build-your-confidence-the-Friday-five/
Agent Apps | Project Management Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-project-management-apps/
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent?: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-great-insurance-agent/
How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-health-and-life-insurance-continuing-education-credits-as-an-agent/
Life Long Learning: Online Educational Resources: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/lifelong-learning-online-educational-resources/
Why College Grads Are Choosing to Be Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-college-grads-are-choosing-to-be-insurance-agents/
Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-young-professionals-should-consider-becoming-insurance-agents/
 
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/
 
References:
5 Benefits of Studying Project Management: https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog/5-benefits-of-studying-project-management
10 Benefits of Having a College Degree: https://www.northeastern.edu/bachelors-completion/news/is-a-bachelors-degree-worth-it/
25 Best Business Majors: https://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-rankings/25-best-business-majors/
Is a Finance Degree Worth it? https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/is-finance-degree-worth-it
Types of Business Majors: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/types-of-business-majors
What skills will be needed for work in 2022? The Mindspa’s 7 Top Soft Skill Predictions for this Year: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-skills-needed-work-2022-mindspas-7-top-soft-skill-pretorius/
What skills will I learn with a BA in Communications? https://learn.org/articles/What_Skills_will_I_Learn_with_a_BA_in_Communications.html

The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent

 
Call Center Insurance Agent vs Field Insurance Agent, which should you choose? Join us on the exploration of how field and call center agents differ and why being a field agent is the better option for building a career selling health insurance.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
Resources:
3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/
Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-what-s-the-difference-2023/  
Get Your Medicareful Site: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Knight School: Understanding FMOs: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/selling-insurance/understanding-fmos/2/
Meet Your Ritter sales Team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Medicare Quote Engine: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/
Online Contracting with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/online-contracting/
Ritter Insurance Marketing – Get More from Your FMO: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/get-more-from-your-fmo-ritter-overview.pdf
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/secure-a-bigger-better-business-with-ancillary-products/
Shop Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://shopritterim.com/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-pros-and-cons-of-selling-insurance/
The Ritter Platform Launches CallVault for Compliant Medicare Sales Call Recording: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-callvault-for-compliant-medicare-sales-call-recording/
Training & Education Resources with Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/ritter-agent-training-opportunities-prospectus.pdf
What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-to-know-about-soas-in-senior-market-sales/
You Guide to Compliant Medicare Call Recording with CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/prospectus/your-guide-to-compliant-medicare-call-recording-with-callvault.pdf
 
References:
Captive Agent Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/captive-agent.asp
Independent Agent Definition: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-agent.asp
Independent Contractor Definition, How Taxes Work, and Example: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/independent-contractor.asp
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/09/2022-09375/medicare-program-contract-year-2023-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-and
Requirement for a Medicare Call Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLeo2faAims
Simply Contact Insurance Call Center: https://simplycontact.com/insurance-call-center/
What is a book of Business? https://www.insuranceopedia.com/definition/1015/book-of-business-insurance
What is a W2 Employee? https://www.checkcity.com/taxes-101/what-is-a-w2-employee
 

Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare

 
When your client ages into Medicare from their marketplace insurance, you can continue the journey with them. Selling both ACA and Medicare insurance plans is a great way to expand your portfolio, retain clients, and earn more each year!
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Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
 
Free eBooks & Guides: https://www.ritterim.com/guides/
 
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
Resources:
 
5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-tips-for-selling-medicare-advantage-plans-2022/
2023 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2023-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-medicare-part-d/
Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empower-your-prospects-to-act-before-turning-65/
Five Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/five-reasons-clients-switch-medicare-plans-during-aep/
How SPAPs and Their SEPs Can Bring You New Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-spaps-and-their-seps-can-bring-you-new-business/
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment penalties: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-help-clients-avoid-medicare-late-enrollment-penalties/
Should I Enroll in Medicare When I’m First Eligible? https://living.medicareful.com/should-i-enroll-in-medicare-when-im-first-eligible
The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPS: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-beginner-s-guide-to-d-snps/
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-ideal-client-for-medicare-supplement-plans/
Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/tips-for-cross-selling-medicare-products-2022/
 
References:
 
10 Essential Health Benefits Insurance Plans Must Cover Under the Affordable Care Act: https://familiesusa.org/resources/10-essential-health-benefits-insurance-plans-must-cover-under-the-affordable-care-act/
Healthcare.gov Contact Page: https://www.healthcare.gov/contact-us/
When does Medicare coverage start? https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/when-does-medicare-coverage-start

Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65

 
 
Empower your local community to educate themselves about Medicare. Help prospective clients prepare and take the necessary steps BEFORE they turn 65. Read the text version
 
Checklist for Medicare Enrollment DOWNLOAD: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/checklist-for-medicare-enrollment.pdf
 
Get on the Ritter Platform by Registering with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
 
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
Resources:
 
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/7-ways-to-get-involved-in-your-community/
Agent Tools – Medicareful: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event eBook DIRECT DOWNLOAD: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf
Insurance Agents as TPMOS » What 2-23 CMS Compliance Regulation Means for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/methods-to-boost-your-medicare-business/
Medicareful Living Blog: https://living.medicareful.com/
Medicareful Living Family Cookbook eBook: https://living.medicareful.com/family-cookbook
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-educational-event-2022/
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/rules-for-hosting-a-compliant-medicare-sales-event-2022/
Shop Ritter Insurance Marketing Products: https://shopritterim.com/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/
The Value of Working with an Insurance Agent: https://living.medicareful.com/the-value-of-working-with-an-insurance-agent
Ways to Get Medicare Leads: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ways-to-get-medicare-leads/
 
References:
 
4 Benefits of Self Study: https://www.upskilled.edu.au/skillstalk/benefits-of-self-study
Affinity Marketing Definition: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/affinity-marketing
Get Started with Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare
Purposes of Political and Civic Leadership – Empowerment: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316451077_Empowerment
Reasons Independence Is Important for Seniors: https://vantageaging.org/blog/independence-is-important-for-seniors/

FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference?

 
We've got a lot of jargon for agents to keep up with in the insurance industry. In this episode, we unpack the acronyms for the types of individuals and organizations that exist in the industry to help you make your some of your business decisions a whole lot easier.
 
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Resources:
 
3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/
4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-perks-of-partnering-with-an-fmo/
4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Site: https://www.ritterim.com/podcast
Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration:https://www.ritterim.com/blog/everything-you-get-with-your-ritter-registration/
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ready-to-join-an-fmo-10-things-to-consider/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
What an FMO Can Do For Your Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-an-fmo-can-do-for-your-business/
What is the Medicare Quote Engine? https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicare-quote-engine/

Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients

 
401(k) or Annuity? Build your knowledge so you know which option to recommend to your clients! We talk definitions, differences, and more!
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
 
Resources:
 
3 Things Highly Successful Annuity Agents Do Right: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/3-things-highly-successful-annuity-agents-do-right/  
3 Steps for Preparing for Retirement: https://living.medicareful.com/3-steps-for-preparing-for-retirement
Different Types of Annuities Explained: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/#different-types-of-annuities
Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fixed-annuities-vs-indexed-annuities-what-s-the-difference/
Funding Your Retirement: https://living.medicareful.com/funding-your-retirement
Ritter's More Than Medicare Experts: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/#Product
Understanding Single-Premium Immediate Annuities: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-single-premium-immediate-annuities/    
Understanding the Details of Annuities: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/
 
References:
 
Annuity Vs. 401(k): Understanding The Similarities And Differences: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/retirement/annuity-vs-401k/
401(k) Contribution Limits For 2023: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/retirement/401k-contribution-limits/
401(k) Plans: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/401k-plans
What Is the Best Age To Buy an Annuity? https://www.annuity.org/annuities/buy/best-age-to-buy-an-annuity/