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Tired of giving the same old presentations? Use these nuggets of information to spruce them up.
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Less than Half in Control – A study by the ING Retirement Research Institute found that less than half of respondents (48%) indicated that they feel “in control” of their retirement plan investments. According to the research, 89% of respondents want help allocating their investments, and 86% want ­guidance calculating their financial needs in retirement, with nearly as many (84%) saying that they want ­solutions for calculating and creating retirement income.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)’s State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, 2010, found that Tennessee ranked on the bottom of the list for the percentage of “physically active” adults (51.8%), with Vermont having the highest percentage (73.3%).

“Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties.” —Doug Larson

Only 29% of parents think they are “excellent” financial­ role models for their children, according to a new poll by ING DIRECT.  In fact, according to the survey, parents are more prepared to talk to their kids about drugs and ­alcohol (32%) than about money and finances (26%).

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., found Americans ages 45 and older with lower incomes worry more about rising taxes than those with higher incomes. At the same time, this group is less likely to participate in a 401(k) or other retirement plans that could reduce their taxes or provide tax-free income.

Procrastination… is the art of keeping up with yesterday.