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The gap between policy awareness and investor conversations
A concerning gap exists between widespread investor awareness of policy issues and meaningful planning conversations that address these risks, a recent survey revealed.
Younger investors turn to ‘finfluencers’
Young investors may seek out finfluencers because they feel more connected with them in terms of their background, age or life situation.
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A central New York tax preparer and insurance agent who admitted to operating a decades-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded nearly…
Returning home to live with their parents is becoming a defining feature of life for young adults, according to Thrivent’s fifth annual Boomerang Kids Survey.
As the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history gets underway and baby boomers advance deeper into their retirement journey, a striking generational divide is emerging.
The gap between policy awareness and investor conversations
A concerning gap exists between widespread investor awareness of policy issues and meaningful planning conversations that address these risks, a recent survey revealed.
Younger investors turn to ‘finfluencers’
Young investors may seek out finfluencers because they feel more connected with them in terms of their background, age or life situation.
Using digital retirement modeling to strengthen client understanding
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.
Two lessons career changers wish they knew before starting the CFP journey
Changing careers has a way of making you feel like you’re starting from zero.
Americans less confident about retirement as worries grow
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.
6 in 10 Americans struggle with financial decisions
Only 40% of Americans are extremely or very confident in their ability to make and execute financial decisions, according to a Corebridge Financial survey.
—President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas, where he highlighted his tax breaks for tipped workers in an appeal targeted at this year's midterm elections. The president recalled in his remarks how a woman in Las Vegas gave him the idea to make tips tax-free, a move that he said is now helping“…
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.
Don’t let caregiving derail your clients’ retirement
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’ for retirement hits $1.45M
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.
OBBBA can give small-business clients opportunities for saving
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.
Financial FOMO is quietly straining relationships
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.
GDP growth to rebound in 2027-2029; markets to see more volatility in 2026
U.S. gross domestic product is expected to rebound from 2027 through 2029, with inflation expected to begin falling after 2026.
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.
