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How PEPs compare with traditional 401(k)s
How pooled employer plans compare with traditional single-employer 401(k)s.
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According to a new Allianz study, 54% of Americans say they would retire immediately if they won the lottery.
Why advisors should be talking about life settlements
Recent five-year data from the Life Insurance Settlement Association tells an interesting story about the life settlement business.
Millennials are ready to bring their advisor to the family table
Younger investors want an advisor to serve as a facilitator for cross-generational retirement and financial planning discussions, while older investors are largely declining to take that step.
How healthcare inflation can eat up a client’s retirement income
Looking at healthcare costs in relation to Social Security or projected overall retirement income provides a way to frame these expenses and plan to account for the impact of healthcare inflation.
Global economy ‘resilient’ in the wake of massive disruption
“It’s amazing how resilient and flexible the global economy is” in the wake of current geopolitical trends that are reshaping the investment landscape, said Jack Aldrich, BlackRock’s director for geopolitical research and strategy.
Cryptocurrency legislation takes one step forward with bipartisan support
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee recently in a bipartisan vote. If it becomes law, what will it mean?
Internal Revenue Service Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano and Senator Bernie Moreno toured the Cleveland area today to highlight Working Families Tax Cuts Act provisions on no tax on car loan interest, no tax on overtime, and the enhanced deduction for seniors. "It's rewarding to visit Ohio and see first-hand how President Trump's Working Families…
The hidden flaw in insurance AI adoption for advisors and carriers
Many insurers are still using AI for existing underwriting and claims rather than redesigning how those workflows operate.
Rising healthcare costs impact 401(k) accounts
Medical bills are one of the leading reasons Americans raid their retirement accounts early.
What advisors think about pooled employer plans, alternative investments
Pooled employer plans represent an opportunity in the defined contribution plan space, although few DC plan advisors are familiar with them.
These shifts are expected to unlock new revenue pools, reshape operating models, and expand access to financial products.
Cheers to summer, and planning for what comes next
Summer vacations at special family properties can open the door for important discussions on passing down those holdings to the next generation.
Why seniors fear spending their own retirement wealth
New data from Security Benefit shows that two in five financial professionals say 30% or more of their clients spend less than they can in retirement.
Prairie Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisor providing families with bespoke investment management and wealth planning, today announced a strategic merger with The McEwen Group. The move builds on a long-standing relationship between Prairie Wealth founder and CEO Craig Hundt and Tim McEwen, CFP ®, managing director of The McEwen Group, who…
New research published recently by the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds that many retirees do not draw down their assets in a smooth or predictable way over retirement, and that access to guaranteed income streams, such as defined benefit pension income, may play an important role in helping retirees preserve assets and manage financial shocks later in life.
Economic pressures make boomerang living the new normal
Returning home to live with their parents is becoming a defining feature of life for many young adults, according to Thrivent’s fifth annual Boomerang Kids Survey.
Measure ER in Los Angeles County is a one-half percent sales tax increase to pay the cost of providing full health insurance to illegal immigrants. It was placed on the ballot by a 4-1 vote of the Board of Supervisors, with only Kathryn Barger in opposition. Proponents, led by Supervisor Holly Mitchell, insist that this tax increase is necessary because of federal…
How to listen to what your client isn’t saying
Your client may not always tell you when they’re lost. That is when being in tune to the key messages contained in body language can help an advisor.
