While Bankrate.com tells us that American retirement savings are at an all-time high, alternate research indicates that Americans struggle to understand just how much retirement savings they need. What's more, the demographic that seems to be struggling the most to prepare for retirement—baby boomers—also happens to be the group that may currently have the most pressing need for savvy financing planning.
The truth about Americans and their money is surely somewhere in between those results, which is why the best agents and advisors treat each client individually.
Regardless of the challenges inherent to one individual's finances, according to an article originally posted by GlobeSt.com sister publication, ALM's LifeHealthPro, there's a tool that never fails to “make the medicine go down,” and that's laughter.
The benefits of laughter go beyond enabling professionals to navigate difficult conversations. According to alternative medicine guru Dr. Joseph Mercola, laughing together can help people relax, build trust and forge stronger relationships. Laughter also stimulates memory retention, boosts our immune system and encourages healthy, recuperative sleep, according to an article posted at Mercola.com.
Click on the full article here to read 8 jokes and memes about Americans and their money.
While Bankrate.com tells us that American retirement savings are at an all-time high, alternate research indicates that Americans struggle to understand just how much retirement savings they need. What's more, the demographic that seems to be struggling the most to prepare for retirement—baby boomers—also happens to be the group that may currently have the most pressing need for savvy financing planning.
The truth about Americans and their money is surely somewhere in between those results, which is why the best agents and advisors treat each client individually.
Regardless of the challenges inherent to one individual's finances, according to an article originally posted by GlobeSt.com sister publication, ALM's LifeHealthPro, there's a tool that never fails to “make the medicine go down,” and that's laughter.
The benefits of laughter go beyond enabling professionals to navigate difficult conversations. According to alternative medicine guru Dr. Joseph Mercola, laughing together can help people relax, build trust and forge stronger relationships. Laughter also stimulates memory retention, boosts our immune system and encourages healthy, recuperative sleep, according to an article posted at Mercola.com.
Click on the full article here to read 8 jokes and memes about Americans and their money.
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Natalie Dolce
Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com, is responsible for working with editorial staff, freelancers and senior management to help plan the overarching vision that encompasses GlobeSt.com, including short-term and long-term goals for the website, how content integrates through the company’s other product lines and the overall quality of content. Previously she served as national executive editor and editor of the West Coast region for GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, and was responsible for coverage of news and information pertaining to that vital real estate region. Prior to moving out to the Southern California office, she was Northeast bureau chief, covering New York City for GlobeSt.com. Her background includes a stint at InStyle Magazine, and as managing editor with New York Press, an alternative weekly New York City paper. In her career, she has also covered a variety of beats for M magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, FashionLedge.com, and Co-Ed magazine. Dolce has also freelanced for a number of publications, including MSNBC.com and Museums New York magazine.
