Our trending stories from March 16 to March 20, 2015 include the top ten best states for retirees looking to pay less taxes, what not to do if you want to close more sales, changes to the Roth IRA as we approach tax season and another hacking scandal, this time at Premera Blue Cross.
1. These are the 10 most tax-friendly states for retirees: If your clients are looking to maximize the value of accumulated retirement savings, these are the states they'll want to consider.
2. 22 reasons why salespeople don't close more sales: Selling is hard enough without being weighed down by attitudes and behaviors that bother clients.
3. 5 TED talks to help you shake off rejection: If you're struggling to find prospects, set appointments or close sales, you need these stories of when perseverance really paid off.
4. 5 states where PPACA exchange silver plan costs soared: The average cost of each market's cheapest silver plan rose just 2.9 percent.
5. Roth IRA changes to weigh for the 2014 tax year: Newly clarified IRS rules regarding 401(k)-to-Roth IRA rollovers could have tremendous estate planning implications.
