June 19, 2024 How to leverage your client base to grow your practice Running a thriving practice means not only attracting clients, but also tapping into those clients to gain additional business
June 14, 2024 AI with your financial planning? Here’s what various generations say About half Gen Z’ers and millennials are excited about how AI could impact their financial lives. What about older Americans?
June 1, 2024 ‘Magic number’ for a comfortable retirement surges upward Americans believe they need $1.46 million to have a comfortable retirement. Can advisors help them meet that magic number?
May 27, 2024 Many Americans hope to live to 100, but are their retirement plans up to the challenge? More than half of those surveyed want to live to 100, according to a new study, but can their retirement funds support that goal?
May 21, 2024 How to address your client’s annuity concerns Although annuities are experiencing record sales, financial professionals may still face objections when trying to sell them.
May 17, 2024 Winning the war for the highest share of consumer wallet Exploding consumer engagement with financial services firms is requiring competitors to fight harder for their share of consumers’ wallets.
May 14, 2024 ‘Chunky’ spending becoming the retirement norm The right mix for retirement planning doesn’t mean million-dollar portfolios, but, often, advice for “chunky” spending, a recent study finds.
May 8, 2024 Retirement ‘fluency’ linked to retirement confidence, study finds People’s confidence in their retirement plan is linked to their “retirement fluency,” which measures their retirement knowledge.
May 3, 2024 Inflation is still the top financial challenge for many Americans Although inflation is down significantly from its four-decade high in 2022, it is still the leading financial challenge for many Americans.
April 15, 2024 Women share their challenges in the financial services industry As women make their way up the corporate ladder in the largely male-dominated financial services industry, many have faced obstacles.
April 10, 2024 ‘Magic number’ for a comfortable retirement surges to $1.46 million The “magic number” for a comfortable retirement has reached an all-time high at $1.46M, rising more than 50% since the pandemic began.
April 2, 2024 Survey examines what drives health plan choice, satisfaction Satisfaction with health plan selection is relatively high, but most enrollees spend little time on health plan choice.
April 2, 2024 Economic challenges spur need for employer-sponsored lifetime income options Inflation is raising fears among employer-sponsored retirement plan participants that they will run out of money when they retire.
April 1, 2024 Black Americans financially stressed, but optimistic, study finds Although Black consumers frequently report facing financial stress, many report optimism that their financial health will improve.
March 27, 2024 The business case for enhancing your clients’ financial literacy Agents and advisors are focusing on enhancing clients’ financial literacy, providing benefits for both advisor and clients.
March 26, 2024 Many Americans have no plans to discuss wealth transfer with families More than a third of Americans (35%) do not plan on discussing transfer of wealth with their families, according to recent research.
March 22, 2024 What do consumers want from financial services firms? A new report is shedding light on consumer wants, including the need for clear and understandable fees and unbiased service.
March 18, 2024 Level of financial insecurity remains high, study finds While Americans have a more optimistic view of U.S. economy than they once did, their feelings of financial security have hit a record high.
March 15, 2024 Three money moves to help women minimize financial stress Research identifies three financial behaviors to help women of all ages and income levels reduce their financial stress.
March 13, 2024 Workers seeing financial wellness benefits as a ‘must-have,’ study finds Workers are increasingly seeing financial wellness benefits as a ‘must-have,’ according to findings in a recent study.