The complexity of retirement planning creates uncertainty for many. They may have significant savings but struggle to visualize what those assets actually mean for their future.
Switching to a certified financial planning career can appear daunting.
The complexity of retirement planning creates uncertainty for many. They may have significant savings but struggle to visualize what those assets actually mean for their future.
Americans growing worry about running out of money has increased significantly over the last five years, according to the 2026 Annual Retirement Study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement.
While market volatility and inflation often dominate retirement planning discussions, new research from the LIMRA Retirement Income Institute finds that age‑related cognitive decline may pose an equally serious threat to retirement security.
Switching to a certified financial planning career can appear daunting.
own from last year, 64% of Americans say they feel confident they have enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement, as financial strain, rising costs and growing concern about the future of Social Security and Medicare continue to weigh on workers and retirees alike, according to the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey.
Thirty-seven percent of Americans say they use a financial professional to learn about money.
Only 40% of Americans are extremely or very confident in their ability to make and execute financial decisions, according to a Corebridge Financial survey.
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Prudential Financial announced new global research conducted by the Global Aging Institute showing that while retirement savings have grown in many countries, most systems still leave individuals on their own to manage the risk of outspending or outliving their savings.
Nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults (23%) are members of the Sandwich Generation, and this generation may be the next wave of America’s retirement crisis.
The “magic number” Americans believe they need to save for a comfortable retirement climbed to $1.46 million in 2026 – $200,000 more than last year and in line with 2024 estimates.
Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act can give your small-business clients opportunities to save on their taxes and use the savings to improve their after-tax cash flow or do other types of business planning.
Equitable announced the introduction of the Equitable Retirement Access ERISA 403(b) pooled employer plan, a new offering designed to help nonprofit organizations offer a scalable, cost‑efficient way to provide their employees with retirement plan benefits.
Although 83% of Americans say they’re comfortable in talking about money with at least one person, most of them are silent when it comes to admitting financial struggles to others who are close to them, including family, friends and coworkers.
While financial and retirement planning discussions have long focused on market volatility, inflation, and economic downturns, new research shows Americans are far more concerned about the financial impact of health-related risks in retirement.
Social Security literacy is no longer optional for advisors; they must know the ins and outs of the program that is the foundation for Americans’ retirement security.
Middle-market and mass-affluent households are becoming increasingly important for providers and advisors as their wealth grows and they represent a $25 trillion market opportunity.
As the first wave of Generation X approaches retirement, many consumers are confronting a difficult transition: after decades focused on growing assets, they now must convert those savings into reliable income, often without the pension safety nets previous generations often relied on.