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I was recently asked by an executive of an account I work on to lead a class for seniors as part of the organization's lifelong learning program. I was flattered and said "yes" although as a copywriter I was not sure what I could teach. My contact suggested "creative journaling"and I agreed.



I don't keep a journal and barely remember to update this blog but after a little research I had my outline done, a two-page handout for the class, and some ideas for our…

Disclaimer: I am not an SEO expert or…

In the analog days before marketing went into a digital frenzy, some of the toughest sales challenges was selling office copiers or long distance service (remember having to pay to call outside your area?). Back then, sales people made in-person cold calls and depended on the powers of persuasion to get past the gatekeeper.

Well, many of the guidelines that channeled sales people; they are now also called business developers or producers, still have merit. As a matter of fact,…

To all JBN Members,

I would be delighted to have the opportunity to explain how Home Equity Conversion Mortgages have given homeowners, age 62 and over, on fixed incomes, great financial freedom. The ability for them to access extra cash can greatly help with any expenses, as well as medical care.

A HECM can positively affect the quality of a senior’s life by eliminating their mortgage payment, and giving them the option to take cash for any purpose. Ownership of…

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May 2014 - Keeping up with key business / technology issues in the news is difficult.  Let Jefric Consulting help you.

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Year ago, one of my mentors told me the following and I truly believe it is so...

“It’s unwise to pay too much, but it’s worse to pay too little.  When you pay too much, you lose a little money… that is all.  When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything, because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing it was bought to do.  The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot.  It can’t be done.  If you deal with the lowest bidder, it…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed on September 10, 2001 at 9,605.51. After the devastating terrorist attacks the next day, the market did not reopen until September 17, 2001. When it did…

March 2014 - Keeping up with key business / technology issues in the news is difficult.  Let Jefric Consulting help you.

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Insurance agents and advisers have spent a lot of time worrying about the impact of the Federal Estate Tax. Largely ignored is the impact of state estate taxes. With the federal exemption at $5.3million and unused amounts are portable so they can be transferred to a surviving spouse the impact of Federal Estate Tax is limited so few people actually owe the…

Is causing increased cost for energy i.e. electricity & gas and its predicted to get worse in the summer. Stop the swings get fixed rates for electricity and gas supply rates by chosing Viridian to supply your electricity and gas at www.usegreenelectricity.com save even more if you own a house by getting free solar panels installed for free and only pay for the electricity you use at a cost per kWh which is likely less than you now pay and…

As tax season begins it is time to check up on your financial status. Did you ever think of reviewing your insurance policies? Consumers don't always take into account that they are probably worth a lot more than last year. If you are worth more you should make sure that you are covered for that extra value.

Do you have young drivers or a child in college?

Did you know that if they are liable for damages that they cause, the victim will come after the parents?

Are you…

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire non-immigrants to fill specialized jobs in the United States. Specialized occupations are those occupations that require a “theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and …attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in a specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.” Employers who seek to hire an H-1B nonimmigrant in a specialty…

It is already February and many of us are getting ready to meet with our accountants. When preparing all tax information, do not forget to review your insurance.

Is the old life or disability policy meeting your needs today?

Should the beneficiary be changed?

Is your Long Term Care plan up to date?…

An exciting Fashion Presentation for your organization, fundraiser or party by Shop Your Closet, Eve Cantor A super informative, educational, professional and fun presentation for your company, organization or friend. Eve can help women get to know how to dress for their body type and proportion....more …

If you have family living in Israel for whom you set up an irrevocable trust, Israel now wants its share. Until 2014, irrevocable trusts settled by foreign residents in favor of Israeli resident beneficiaries weren’t taxed by Israel unless the beneficiaries exercised “control or influence” over the trust. This is no longer the case.

Beginning January 1, 2014, Israel is taxing any trust anywhere in the world that has an Israeli resident beneficiary. For more information, click here: …

February 2014 - Keeping up with key business / technology issues in the news is difficult.  Let Jefric Consulting help you.

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The "Green Card" is the permanent resident card that is issued to a foreign national who has immigrated permanently to the United States. As many foreign nationals think, immigrating to America and getting a Green Card to remain permanently in the country is not an easy task. The United States welcomes foreign…