Steven Becker - Allegheny Consolidated

09/01/2020

Life insurance can’t bring a loved one back, but it can help ease financial burdens faced by those left behind. Let’s talk about your needs. Together we’ll create a roadmap to financial peace of mind.

08/29/2020

Hope you have a wonderful 4th of July!

06/29/2020

According to this author, the key to having a good memory is having a trained memory.

To be more productive, try learning how to learn, says the popular brain coach.

06/23/2020

Does it make sense to convert your traditional IRA over to a Roth IRA? Commonly called a “backdoor Roth IRA,” these transactions carry tax consequences, however become more popular during recessions and the bear markets that accompany them. Message me for an appointment and we can discuss whether this might be right for you.

How to convert a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA , the tax implications of doing so, and how to decide whether a conversion makes sense for you.

06/17/2020

For managers seeking ways to help their teams be more productive while working remotely, these four tips are for you.

As work from home and distributed teams become a new normal, it's critical to recognize that managing remote teams comes with some different challenges. Here are four tips to achieving stronger communication and productivity gains.

06/15/2020

A couple of the tips here include: (1) be clear about the purpose of the conversation, and (2) acknowledge that you may get this wrong.

Leaders are simultaneously experiencing and navigating overlapping crises in our organizations and in the world. How do we lead difficult conversations in a way that is supportive of others, productive, and meaningful, rather than just superficial or performative?

06/12/2020

Your team members may experience social distancing differently. In order to emotionally connect with them, consider switching from long group conversations to shorter, one-on-one sessions.

Remote work might be the new norm. This is how managers and experts stay connected to their teams.

06/11/2020

Two weeks seem manageable, right?

Even though achieving your biggest goals may take a long time, the battle will be won or lost in the first two weeks.

05/20/2020

Get the big picture: Through a complimentary financial review, I will put the focus on YOU. We’ll talk, organize what you have, discuss your life insurance and annuity needs, and then I’ll recommend some alternatives.

05/12/2020

“Here's the secret: You don't need to feel more confident. You just need to be compassionately OK with feeling a lack of confidence.”

When you're feeling low, use these coach-recommended tips to boost your confidence.

05/08/2020

Do you have a tight neck, sore back and aching wrists? It may be your posture.

Working from home presents many questions to sort out. One of the more important is: Where do you actually work? The answer matters because it's important to focus on good posture to prevent a tight neck, sore back and aching wrists.