Posts by Corysswain
Quick Hits: Belated 4th | FED’s Snapshot | 33 Problems with the Media
Happy belated 4th of July! I hope everyone enjoyed the time to celebrate the many, many blessings we have in this country because of our freedom. I believe the incredible lives we live here in the U.S. are 1 thousand times better than anywhere else in the world. 1/3rd of the world lives on $2…
Read MoreQuick Hits: Maxwell & Mylett | Buy Buy Buy | Inflation Charts Anyone?
As I’m sure you’ve heard, unless you have been lost at sea, we have officially entered a Bear Market. “What kind of bear is this going to be?” is the question and American retirees are looking to you for the answers! With all the negative going on right now I figured we could all use…
Read MoreQuick Hits: Stats on Stats | This time is different | Left over risk
Few stats to start this Friday off: Inflation hit another all-time high in May – 8.6% S&P as of 6/10 is down 18.53% Fed is going to continue raising Rates through September that will “Weaken the economy” Top financial concern for Americans right now: Inflation Gas and Natural gas isn’t the only power going up…
Read MoreQuick Hits: Stomach Churning | Think like a Poker Player | Know the IRS or risk being sued
Markets are creeping back up the last couple weeks… On the flip side: FA MarketING is still at all time highs across the country. I hope you still plan to market through the summer even if it’s normally your “slow” months! (you probably already know) FIAs have some of the highest rates we’ve seen in…
Read MoreQuick Hits: Happy When | Stress Survey | Lack of plans
I’m interrupting this weeks’ market and business focused “Quick Hits” to hit you with something that I needed a reminder of. You all are THE BEST in this industry, yet you are still striving to be better every day. I love it! I’m encouraged and inspired by you. That being said, I was reminded to…
Read MoreQuick Hits: All Hands on Deck! | Stressed Americans | Essentials of Opportunity
I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir here… Dips in the market create worry for most investors. Worried investors tend to act with an intelligent mindset. Downturns in the 15-20% range create more anxious investors and anxious investors tend to freeze up and rely on hope instead of logic. Some of your prospects and…
Read MoreQuick Hits: Feels Worse | Motivation & Opportunity | Building vs. Betting
Anyone else FEEL like things are worse than the S&P only being down 16%? Make sure to check out the “It feels worse” article that will help explain how these indices work and what stocks are keeping things afloat. Regardless of what the numbers are doing, your clients and prospects absolutely feel worse than what…
Read MoreQuick Hits: 20hr Flights | Wrong Inflation | 5 Traits of Successful People
When things get volatile, people look for answers…usually in the wrong places. Why is it that the media blames random things like the employment report causing market wide sell offs? Call me naïve, but what common investor looks at the employment report and says – “that doesn’t look good, I’m going to sell my vanguard…
Read MoreQuick Hits: Puppets | 2 Pandemics | BlackRock Annuities
Nothing can distract the American public from Skyrocketing inflation, possible world war, US economy is shrinking, 80 Billion dollars was hacked from the government… …WAIT! Elon Musk is buying Twitter?! No way!? Anyone else feel like a puppet on a string? Your prospective clients do. I digress. One of our top advisors said this…
Read MoreQuick Hits: Past returns, Predictions, Indexing worse than Marxism?
I hope everyone had an excellent Easter last week! There is a lot of positive moves in the FIA space these days…rates are increasing every day. Make sure to call our team for an update on product to make sure you are selling the best that’s out there for your clients! On the flip side…
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