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Fall Issue of Financial Academic Journal Now Available

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Fall Issue of the Journal of Personal Finance

For those of us who appreciate the academic research involved, it is a cover-to-cover read… IARFC Trustee Chair and CEO H. Stephen Bailey, MRFC®.

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (PRWEB)
September 19, 2019

The publications’ Editorial Board is headed by Dr. Benjamin F. Cummings, CFP®, RFC® who is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Finance at the American College of Financial Services. He has completed award-winning research on the use and value of financial advice and has been quoted in the media, including in MarketWatch and USA Today. His primary responsibilities include teaching behavioral finance in the Financial and Retirement Planning Ph.D. program and advising doctoral candidates on dissertation research. His research focuses on making retirement, charitable, tax and investment decision.

“For our Fall issue of 2019, we continue with a compilation of in depth research by professional educators on current financial topics,“ related Dr. Cummings. “In addition, we are pleased to include a summation of the financial plan submitted by 2019 IARFC National Financial Plan Competition Winner Rebecca Boyle. I attended the Competition Finals for the first time last March in Nashville, TN and realized the time and effort afforded by the three finalists teams who competed. I found it rewarding and inspiring to listen to the future young individuals of our profession present their financial plans.”

The following six articles are included the 2019 edition, Volume 18, Issue 2:

The Impact of Family Economic Strain On Work-Family Conflict, Marital Support, Marital Quality, and Marital Stability During the Middle Years

Financial Education and Demand for Debt Counseling Advice

An Exploration of Overconfidence in the Utilization of Financial Advisors

From Financial Education to Financial Literacy to Financial Stability: Evidence of National and Regional Connections

The Efficacy of Publicly Available Retirement Planning Tools

2019 IARFC National Financial Plan Competition

“The Journal lends itself to topics that need the facts and figures to support their findings,” comments IARFC Trustee Chair and CEO H. Stephen Bailey, MRFC®. “For those of us who appreciate the academic research involved, it is a cover-to-cover read.”

Initiated in 2002, the Journal of Personal Finance has grown in scope, acceptance and recognition among practitioners and academicians. The JPF welcomes articles from practicing financial professionals and consultants about financial products and services, client relationships, retirement planning, long-term care, practice management, and firm operational efficiencies.

For members of the IARFC, the JPF is a benefit and a source of continuing education credits. Members can take the IARFC Journal of Personal Finance Online CE quizzes. Two hours of IARFC CE will be awarded to members who achieves a score of 70% or higher per quiz.

To order a hard copy or electronic version of the Journal of Personal Finance, to find out more information or to review article submission guidelines, go to http://www.journalofpersonalfinance.com or contact the editor. Register to take the CE quiz at the IARFC Store.

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Nissan Extended Vehicle Protection Plans

Nissan Security Plus

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 20, 2019

Over the past decade we have changed the way Nissan owners shop for Nissan Security+Plus vehicle protection plans online. Through the effective use of technology and national marketing we have made it possible for any current Nissan owner to buy a Nissan backed plan that offers exceptional coverage at rates that are nearly impossible to beat.

As of today we have redesigned our mobile platform, adding hundreds of additional Nissan Gold Preferred plans. These coverage are often referred to as Nissan Extended Warranty plans when in fact they are extended service plans for after the manufacture warranty expires.

Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred plans offer:

24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance

Trip Interruption

Car Rental Assistance

Towing

2200+ Components covered

2000+ Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred plans are now be available online starting at $330. For more information on Nissan Warranty coverage and the Security Plus plans we offer, visit https://nissansrextendedservicecontracts.com

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Cannary Packaging Inc. Appoints Walter Schredl as President

KELOWNA, British Columbia (PRWEB)
September 20, 2019

Cannary Packaging Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Walter (Wally) Schredl as president effective immediately. As president, Mr. Schredl will be responsible for advancing the Company’s strategic direction, as well as managing the operations across the company. His responsibilities will include developing distributor partnerships, that will grow revenue to achieve the company’s objectives.

“We are pleased to have Wally assume the position of president at this pivotal time in Cannary’s history. Wally’s record of success in managing growth strategies within highly regulated industries will strengthen the Company’s position as it advances within the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. His appointment affirms management’s confidence in his ability to manage the company’s continued growth trajectory,” stated Michael Shenher, CEO.

Michael Shenher

Chief Executive Officer

Cannary Packaging Inc.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations and Communications

Telephone: 437-230-7399

Email: ir@cannary.com

About Walter Schredl, President

Mr. Schredl is an accomplished business professional with decades of diverse and progressive experience in finance, operational management, business process analytics, and change management. His experience includes extensive work overseas functioning within and leading high-volume work environments, while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction. He holds an MBA in Finance, and his expertise includes implementing quality management processes, developing ISO 9001 certified systems, and regulatory compliance. He has held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Cannary since February 2019.

About Cannary Packaging Inc.

Founded in 2018, Cannary Packaging Inc. is a leader in the in the ancillary products, and custom cannabis packaging market. Since its inception, the company has established a strong client base comprised of leading cannabis brands. It has a demonstrated track-record of developing industry compliant cannabis branding and marketing that achieve strong recognition for cannabis companies. Cannary serves its diverse client base from its headquarters in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

Suite 9 – 1415 Hunter Court •Kelowna BC • V1X 6E6 • Phone: +1 (844) 897-3387

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Top Tips For Buying Cost-Effective Car Insurance Online

“Online car insurance quotes allow customers to make an educated choice and customize offers. In this way, you can choose how much you are willing to pay for coverage,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
September 20, 2019

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post explaining how to purchase car insurance online, in a faster and more effective way.

For more info and free quotes, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/5-tips-buying-car-insurance-online/

Insurance companies encourage drivers to get online quotes, compare prices and even purchase coverage online. Making online transactions is time-effective and more convenient for both the buyer and the insurance company. For a faster and easier shopping experience, a person should follow the next tips:

Gather all relevant documents before comparing prices. In order to purchase car insurance, clients must provide first a series of information regarding driving history, car details and personal info. While some details are easy to fill in, for some info, like car’s body type or VIN number, some documents will be really useful.

Visit the state’s Department of Insurance website. Each state has a different legislation regarding auto insurance. The local Department of Insurance provides the necessary info. Drivers should know more about the minimum state requirement, laws involving totaled or stolen cars, usage of credit score in premium’s determination and so on.

Compare car insurance quotes from multiple websites. It is recommended to get as many quotes as possible before buying coverage. To get in touch with multiple insurance companies selling in a particular area, use a brokerage website.

Provide honest and accurate info. A client’s honesty is crucial for any insurance company. Naturally, they will check if the info provided online matches with the real data. Hiding recent traffic violations is no use, since the insurance companies will investigate with authorities. Lying or hiding information is considered fraud and it is punishable by law.

Simulate various coverage options. Insurance websites allow customers to fully customize their coverage options. They can select coverage limits, deductibles, apply for various offers (for example apply to Snapshot monitoring programs) and even customize when to pay the premiums and how. Online tools then will calculate the price and will display it. Simulating various coverage options will help drivers design the coverage they want,

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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Inte Q Sponsors Miles For James 5K Race Benefiting TBI Care, Treatment and Research

miles for james, head for safety, inte q

“This race is near and dear to our hearts as it helps support a family member of one of our Inte Q employees. We are proud to continue supporting this event as a top sponsor.”

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
September 20, 2019

Inte Q, a Chicago-based leader in CRM, loyalty, and subscription-based programs, is proud to announce it’s 10th annual Legacy Superhero Sponsorship of the Miles for James Head for Safety 5k on September 21, 2019.

The Head for Safety 5k, formerly knows as the Miles for James 5K is an annual race held with a three-fold purpose: to raise public awareness concerning TBI, to contribute funding to institutions associated with the care, treatment, and research of TBI, and to raise financial support for the Javier family, the primary caregivers for James, who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in 2009.

“This race is near and dear to our hearts as it helps support a family member of one of our Inte Q employees. We are proud to continue supporting this event as a top sponsor,” Chris Fessett, VP of Human Resources.

“Miles for James started off as a Facebook group established as a support network for anyone looking to get healthy, stay motivated, and connect with my brother James and our family. Thanks to our sponsors, this organization has not only helped my brother, but has grown to help others suffering from TBIs and raise awareness about TBI prevention. I can’t thank Inte Q enough for their continued support,” Angeli Javier, IT Project Manager, Inte Q.

For more details or to learn more about this event and the Miles for James mission, visit milesforjames.com.

About Inte Q

Inte Q builds marketing programs that Create Customer Love™ for brands – enhancing customer retention, strengthening brand loyalty and driving incremental customer engagement. With more than 35 years in the loyalty marketing business, Inte Q is a marketing leader focused on loyalty and CRM programs, premium loyalty programs, marketing strategy, and analytics services. For additional information, please visit inteqinsights.com.

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Workers’ Compensation and Liability TPA Alternative Service Concepts Named a 2019 Best Places to Work in Insurance

“Every employee in our company deserves credit”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
September 20, 2019

Alternative Service Concepts, LLC (ASC), a national workers’ compensation and property and casualty claims third-party administrator (TPA), recently announced it was named to the 2019 Best Places to Work in Insurance list. This award program is a joint effort between Business Insurance and Best Companies Group (BCG) that serves to identify and recognize the best employers for outstanding workplace performance in the insurance industry each year, as surveyed by employees.

ASC’s quest to become a customer-centric company aligns with its mission statement to take care of its employees. By taking care of its employees, ASC’s employees can then take care its customers. A result of continually fulfilling a commitment to employee support through engagement and overall satisfaction has helped award ASC this honorable distinction for the sixth consecutive year.

“Every employee in our company deserves credit for being named as a Best Places to Work in Insurance. This honor begins by treating each other with dignity and respect, and working together to meet the needs of our clients,” said Glenn Backus, President of Alternative Service Concepts. “The best thing management can do is create an environment that enables the success of our team. Our team takes pride in servicing their clients, and I couldn’t be prouder to be associated with some of the most dedicated professionals in the industry.”

ASC believes that a great company culture, plus satisfied employees, equals the best outcomes for all.

METHODOLOGY: For a company to make the Best Places to Work in Insurance list, each company is first broken down by category and size for ranking purposes. Each company must then demonstrate that it meets or exceeds a minimum standard of excellence in a variety of employment-related metrics that are measured against other employers in this industry, as well as other companies nationwide. This information is drawn from a two-part survey conducted by all participating companies. One part of the survey evaluates, in confidentiality, employees’ workplace experience and company culture, and the other gathers information on the employer’s benefits, policies, practices, and other information.

Alternative Service Concepts (ASC), a six-consecutive-year winner of Best Places to Work in Insurance is an integrity-based company delivering workers’ compensation, and P&C claims management expertise and customized solutions to their partners. Headquartered in Nashville, TN with offices located strategically throughout the nation, ASC and its predecessors have provided workers’ compensation, and property/casualty claims management services for over 35 years. Since its inception, ASC has built a reputation for professionalism, expertise, and efficiency, consistently exceeding client expectations. For more information, visit http://www.ascrisk.com.

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Howard Fischer Associates Helps Gigamon Recruit Mandeep Khera, Vice President of Demand Generation & Channel Marketing

“Working with Howard Fischer Associates has always been a productive and enjoyable experience,” said Shane Buckley, President, Gigamon.

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)
September 20, 2019

Howard Fischer Associates (“HFA”), one of the leading executive and board search firms in the nation for more than 35 years, has helped client Gigamon recruit Mandeep Khera as Vice President of Demand Generation and Channel Marketing. This marks HFA’s 12th executive search for Gigamon.

Mandeep brings nearly three decades of experience in cybersecurity, IoT, big data, mobile app development, CRM, and eLearning. Over the course of his career, Mandeep has effectively led cross-functional teams at organizations ranging from startups to large public companies.

“Working with Howard Fischer Associates has always been a productive and enjoyable experience,” said Shane Buckley, President, Gigamon. “We are thrilled to have HFA’s latest placement, Mandeep Khera, join Gigamon. In the short time he has been at the company, he has already made a positive impact.”

Mandeep will be based in Gigamon’s Santa Clara, California office. To learn more about Gigamon, visit http://www.gigamon.com.

About Howard Fischer Associates

Howard Fischer Associates (HFA) is one of the leading executive and board search firms in the nation, committed to helping clients achieve their goals by identifying outstanding leaders who will effectively fit or help change their culture. The HFA process has been well-honed after 35 years of sustained excellence in the industry. HFA is headquartered in Philadelphia, with additional offices in Boston, Silicon Valley, and Chicago. For more information, visit http://www.hfischer.com.

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Boost.ai to Showcase Conversational AI Solutions for Financial Institutions at FinovateFall 2019

NEW YORK and SANTA MONICA, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 20, 2019

Boost.ai, developers of the world’s most advanced conversational AI, will appear on stage at FinovateFall 2019 to showcase its AI-powered virtual agents, which are helping banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies automate and improve customer communications with unprecedented success.

Already one of Europe’s leading providers of AI-powered virtual agents, Boost.ai announced its expansion into the U.S. market earlier this year (2019). Boost.ai will be demoing its market-leading conversational AI technology at FinovateFall 2019, including presenting details of their successful ‘Aino’ virtual agent work with DNB, the largest bank in Norway, who have seen the following results:

Aino now automates 55% of all incoming chat traffic for DNB. This equates to 20% of all customer service requests across all channels, including phone and email.

49% reduction in all B2C chat support

53% reduction in all B2B chat support

10,000+ automated conversations every day

Over 1 million conversations since launch in June 2018

“Boost AI is far more than a chatbot, with our virtual agents providing AI ‘first responders’ on the front-line, handling all text-based customer support tasks,” said Lars Selsås, co-founder and CEO at Boost.ai. “Boost.ai has achieved first-response success rates unheard of until now, consistently automating fully 50 percent of all front line queries and text-based customer support tasks. The remaining 50 percent of incoming queries handled by our AI-powered virtual agents are intelligently and effectively handed off to the appropriate channel for resolution.”

Boost.ai’s presentation will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 1:40 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City, on the second day of Finovate’s two-day lineup of cutting-edge innovations in financial and banking technology. Each company appearing at the event is handpicked from among hundreds of nominations, both startups and established companies, that have developed technical solutions to resolve real-world pain points.

To learn more, interested parties are encouraged to attend the Boost.ai demo on September 24 at 1:40pm local time at FinovateFall, or they can contact media@boost.ai to arrange a demo of the Boost.ai solution. Members of the media and analyst community may contact boostai@sparkpr.com

About Boost.ai

Boost.ai is a privately held software company that specializes in conversational artificial intelligence (AI). Inventor of the world’s most complete software for building, implementing and operating virtual agents powered by conversational AI technology, Boost.ai helps banks, financial institutions, and other enterprise companies focus on their business objectives and customer relationships while creating new lines of revenue and new customer experiences. With unlimited scalability, enterprise-level security and best-in-class privacy features, Boost.ai’s technology is used by hundreds of global companies and organizations. Boost.ai is a Norwegian software company founded in 2016 with North American headquarters in Santa Monica, Calif.

Boost, Boost.ai and ASU are trademarks or registered trademarks of Boost.ai in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective holders.

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