While Bankrate.com tells us that American retirement savings are at an all-time high, alternate research indicates that Americans struggle to understand just how much retirement savings they need. What's more, the demographic that seems to be struggling the most to prepare for retirement—baby boomers—also happens to be the group that may currently have the most pressing need for savvy financing planning.

The truth about Americans and their money is surely somewhere in between those results, which is why the best agents and advisors treat each client individually.

Regardless of the challenges inherent to one individual's finances, according to an article originally posted by GlobeSt.com sister publication, ALM's LifeHealthPro, there's a tool that never fails to “make the medicine go down,” and that's laughter.

The benefits of laughter go beyond enabling professionals to navigate difficult conversations. According to alternative medicine guru Dr. Joseph Mercola, laughing together can help people relax, build trust and forge stronger relationships. Laughter also stimulates memory retention, boosts our immune system and encourages healthy, recuperative sleep, according to an article posted at Mercola.com.

Click on the full article here to read 8 jokes and memes about Americans and their money.

The truth about Americans and their money is surely somewhere in between those results, which is why the best agents and advisors treat each client individually.

Click on the full article here to read 8 jokes and memes about Americans and their money.

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Laughter Builds Trust, Forges Stronger Relationships

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