This year was a busy one for state insurance regulators. They spent thousands of hours picking off the “rotten apples” – insurance advisors who give the profession a bad name by their alleged actions.

Many seniors either haven’t heard of life settlements or don’t truly understand how these financial transactions work.

A look at our Top 10 health insurance articles for 2016.

Annuities had an up-and-down 2016. The wild ride was reflected in our top 10 annuity stories for the year. Of course, the Department of Labor fiduciary rule was the most significant influencer on annuities.

International turmoil, such as the possible unraveling of the EU might have some anxious about overseas investing, but it still makes a lot of sense.

Tales of annuity advisors who did their clients wrong and paid the price.

Too many younger consumers are getting the wrong message about life insurance. Here is how advisors can set them straight.

It wasn’t the record Powerball payout alone that attracted our readers’ interest.

In uncertain times, Americans turn their attention to saving.

Here are some examples where function is driving form in the benefits industry.

A rundown of some of the advisors who were on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s naughty list in 2016.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a company or business. And it’s a growing theory among younger investors.

Now that Donald Trump is assured of being the 45th president of the United States, what do advisors need to know? What will the economic impact be on clients? We have some answers.

Prudential severs sales relationship with scandal-tainted Wells Fargo. Company to investigate all MyTerm life policies sold by the troubled bank.

Would you be surprised to learn their health tops the list of keys to a fulfilling life for high-net-worth investors? Advisors need to learn what makes HNW investors tick in order to earn their business.

The growth in exchanged-traded funds is occurring as investors crave the funds for their flexibility, liquidity and convenience.

Another court decision goes against the National Association for Fixed Annuities in its legal fight to stop the Department of Labor fiduciary rule. This time, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected NAFA’s appeal for a preliminary injunction.