March 1, 2024 How financial advisors can overcome long-term care insurance buyer hesitation How financial advisors can overcome buyer hesitancy in purchasing traditional long-term care insurance policies.
February 27, 2024 Understanding available employee benefits helps advisors fill gaps, study says Nearly 70% of workers surveyed will have at least one employer-provided insurance policy in 2024 other than health insurance, a study found.
February 23, 2024 Study: Investors of color entering market more quickly than whites Investors of color are entering the market at a faster pace than white investors, according to a recent FINRA study.
February 22, 2024 Women assuming more financial power, responsibility, study finds Women are assuming more financial responsibility, with 49% considering themselves to be the CFOs of their household.
February 19, 2024 Study looks at financial challenges faced by Hispanic workers While many American workers report increased burnout and financial challenges, Hispanics face these issues at a higher rate.
February 12, 2024 Gen Z setting the tone for a new standard of benefits engagement Gen Z employees are more likely to expect a tailored, year-round benefits experience than other employees, according to a recent study.
February 12, 2024 As retirement exodus looms, rookie advisor failure rate at 72%, study finds As 109,093 advisors plan to retire, the rookie-failure rate hovers around 72%, according to “The Cerulli Report—U.S. Advisor Metrics 2023.”
February 2, 2024 Study: Consumers favor flat fees for financial planning, investment services A new study finds flat fees are emerging as a favored way for consumers to pay for financial planning and even for investment management.
January 31, 2024 Relationship status influences women’s financial behavior, mindsets Changes in relationships can impact the financial behaviors and mindsets of women, according to a study recently released by Equitable.
January 29, 2024 Differing generational retirement expectations spur personalized strategies Differing generational expectations about when to retire are placing an increased focus on personalized investment strategies.
January 25, 2024 Emerging adult clients want to retire at 61, though they haven’t started planning for retirement yet Emerging adult clients (ages 18-34) want to retire at 61, though many haven’t started planning for retirement yet.
January 25, 2024 MDRT takes a global look at public opinion on a variety of financial issues To help its members improve their client-service abilities, MDRT recently coordinated a series of public opinion surveys globally.
January 18, 2024 10 time-management tips for a productive 2024 We asked high-performing advisors for tips to help financial professionals manage their time, reduce stress, and increase efficiency in 2024.
January 8, 2024 Despite perceived benefits, most Americans aren’t working with a financial professional Although many Americans surveyed believe that working with a financial professional would benefit them, most are not doing so.
January 5, 2024 Overconfidence exposes many Americans to financial scams Although 90% of adults are confident in their ability to detect financial scams, more than a quarter reported falling victim at some point.
January 1, 2024 Most Americans considering a financial resolution for 2024 Faced with stress over personal finances, most Americans surveyed say they are planning New Year’s resolutions to conquer their financial goals.
December 29, 2023 What’s in store for the markets and economy in 2024? Three financial-services firms – Citi Global Wealth, Bank of America, and JP Morgan – offer their financial outlooks for 2024.
December 28, 2023 Insurers look at challenges, efficiencies for 2024 The new year, 2024, will present many new challenges and shifting trends in the insurance industry, according to J.D. Power.
December 22, 2023 Advisors look ahead to life insurance in 2024 Two life insurance industry experts look ahead at what the industry can expect to see in 2024 – and beyond.
December 20, 2023 Study finds young investors acting on online financial misinformation As investors become inundated with financial advice on social media, misguided advice from unqualified sources has become more prevalent.