May 15, 2025 How to make facing retirement alone less stressful Millions of single Americans will face retirement without a partner, adding financial strain to this significant life transition.
May 7, 2025 Making the most of Disability Insurance Awareness Month May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, time for agents and advisors to raise awareness about the importance of income protection.
April 28, 2025 Retirement plans could be hit by expiring tax cuts, survey finds CFP professionals are warning expiring tax cuts could pose significant risks to their clients’ financial goals.
April 23, 2025 TIAA, MIT Age Lab ask if investors are happy with financial advice A new TIAA Institute study in collaboration with MIT AgeLab asks respondents if they are satisfied with the financial advice they receive.
April 18, 2025 Selling long-term-care insurance in a group setting Two experienced financial professionals discuss what it takes to successfully sell LTCI in a workplace or group setting.
April 16, 2025 How to overcome the fear of calling prospects Cold-calling prospects is not a task for the faint-hearted. It requires a positive mindset, accepting rejection, and perseverance.
April 15, 2025 How life’s milestones can play a role in selling financial services Three experts offer some helpful hints on how financial professionals can make the most of their client’s life milestones.
April 10, 2025 Study asks if annuities help financial advisors build client relationships Do annuities help financial advisors create long-lasting relationships with their clients? A recent survey has some answers.
April 9, 2025 Making the most of Financial Literacy Month Americans’ low level of financial literacy makes a compelling case for advisors to help clients enhance their level of financial knowledge.
April 3, 2025 Americans increasingly worried about new tariffs, worsening inflation With additional tariffs recently announced by President Trump, Americans are increasingly worried about high inflation, a new study finds.
March 31, 2025 Essential insights a financial advisor needs to grow their practice With more than half of financial advisors finding acquisition of new clients a challenge, what do they need to know to grow their practice?
March 27, 2025 Political turmoil outstrips inflation as Americans’ top financial worry While more than 4 in 10 Americans named inflation as a major financial concern, the U.S. political environment was their top economic worry.
March 27, 2025 What is the average 55-year-old prospect worth to an advisor? A financial advisor’s lifetime relationship with a 55-year-old client can be highly valuable. But what is the average worth in dollars and cents?
March 24, 2025 How well do consumers anticipate retirement healthcare, LTC costs? A Jackson National Life’s study has revealed a gap between individual’s perceptions of retirement costs and their financial preparedness.
March 20, 2025 Northwestern Mutual: Many Americans still struggling with inflation A recent survey reveals consumers’ continuing struggles with high inflation are having a “large impact” on their finances.
March 19, 2025 CFP Board publishes guide to help CFP professionals in using GenAI The CFP Board has published a guide to assist professionals in using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in their professional services.
March 18, 2025 LIMRA launches new tools to help life insurers adopt AI LIMRA’s AI Governance Group launches tools and resources to help life insurance companies effectively adopt AI.
March 11, 2025 Is a joint insurance policy a bigger step than saying ‘I love you?’ According to a Nationwide survey, shared insurance policies are emerging as a key symbol of trust and commitment among couples.
March 7, 2025 What you need to know to find success with women investors Two recent studies provide some critical insights into the goals and challenges of women investors, and how they select financial advisors.
March 5, 2025 Study: key gaps advisors miss in retirement planning conversations Alliance for Lifetime Income’s 2024 annual study finds significant gaps between financial professionals and investors.