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The automotive industry is betting its future on the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. But what are the risks involved as more electric vehicles take to the highways?
Christina Ma’s mother saw that her daughter’s talents would make her a good fit to eventually become part of the second generation to serve in her family-oriented practice.
Words to use and words to lose when communicating about annuities to clients.
Who is losing Medicaid coverage and where might those who lose it obtain other coverage?
The Medicaid redetermination, changes resulting from the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and inflation are at the top of the list of reasons why health insurance premium rates for next year could see some changes.
Young adults want to accomplish things quickly, so ease of doing business is important to them when they work with an insurance advisor.
Health care touches almost every aspect of life, and the new CEO for a health insurance brokers’ professional association wants her organization’s members “to impact health care delivery in a meaningful way.”
Financial planning for young adults is more like a winding road, said an advisor who works with multigenerational clients.
One financial industry trade association has urged the Biden administration to work with Congress to take up legislation that would further alleviate workers’ and retirees’ retirement anxiety. Meanwhile, a representative from another industry association said he believes any further iteration of SECURE must address America’s growing long-term care crisis.
Behavioral finance means helping clients deal with the neuroscience behind their decision making, and how that decision making can lead to fatigue.
A company’s workforce diversity ties into its performance, and that diversity extends to employee benefits.
Millennials and Generation Z are taking over the world. Here is how you can address their financial concerns.
Washington state is the first to enact a payroll tax to pay for long-term care. Could some other states be far behind?
People who live in Mississippi pay the highest percentage of their annual income toward insurance while Utah residents pay the least, according to an Assurance survey.
Financial professionals are interested in recommending alternative investment vehicles for their clients but are concerned about the lack of liquidity and overall cost associated with those investment vehicles.
Advertising and documentation are crucial compliance challenges for advisors.
The passage of the SECURE Act in 2019 and SECURE 2.0 in 2022 incentivized people to save for retirement but added some tax implications that advisors and clients must consider when planning for the post-employment years.
What is behind the surge in multi-year guaranteed annuity sales and will the product’s strong showing last into 2023?
Bryan Kuderna merges his passion for financial literacy with his love of writing to educate young professionals.
How did Mindy McCubbin grow her assets under management from $0 to $100 million in less than five years?
