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As the world continues to adjust to COVID-19, our Financial Friday Round-Up is dedicated to resources for dealing with this global situation. Click any of the links below to find agent resources for working through the pandemic, information on the home office deduction, the rise of the internet life insurance agent, and more.<\/p>\n

The Home Office Deduction is Not a Red Flag<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

Many people are still nervous about using the home office deduction on their tax return, thinking that might tip off the IRS to look more closely at your return. This week\u2019s NASE Minute <\/em>dispels that myth, encouraging you to take that credit if you can, especially as everyone begins to work from home. Watch the video to find out how to qualify for this deduction.<\/p>\n

Agent Resources for Working Through the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

National Life Group, one of our trusted carrier partners, has been providing great updates and materials about how to navigate life as an agent in this pandemic. Check in routinely for information on indexed annuities, how COVID-19 affects claims, and how to protect yourself and your clients.<\/p>\n

Consumers Panic Shopping for Life Insurance In The Face Of Coronavirus<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

There\u2019s no better time for life insurance and consumers are noticing\u2014Forbes <\/em>reports on the number of families rushing to get covered since the spread of coronavirus. Take advantage of this opportunity and read this piece to stay informed on how to help anyone looking to get covered quickly.<\/p>\n

The Rise of the Internet Life Insurance Agent<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

Though it may be old, this piece in ThinkAdvisor <\/em>about the advantages of selling life insurance online is more prescient than ever now that everybody is working from home. Read to overcome misgivings you may have about selling insurance virtually and for evergreen advice on how to start selling online instead of face-to-face.<\/p>\n

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Check out our other Financial Friday Round-Up posts for more great reads!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial Friday Round-Up: March 16 – March 20, 2020<\/a><\/span>
\nFinancial Friday Round-Up: March 9 – March 13, 2020<\/a><\/span>
\nFinancial Friday Round-Up: March 2 \u2013 March 6, 2020<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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