Navigating the maze of long-term care insurance
As the population ages and life expectancy continues to rise, the need for long-term care insurance has become increasingly evident.
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Interest rates, rising demand driving annuity sales growth
More consumers are seeking protection and guaranteed income.
Your client is the executor. Now what?
Six ways advisors can help clients through the financial and emotional aspects of settling an estate.
Here we go again! DOL proposes new fiduciary rule
The Department of Labor is trying for the fourth time to extend fiduciary duty to virtually all annuity sellers. Industry critics are spoiling for a fight. So what’s in this rule?
Connecting through loss — With Danielle Chesney
Danielle Chesney uses her personal experiences to connect with clients while giving back to children who have lost a parent.
The IRA Whisperer — With Denise Appleby
Originally pulled in as temporary help during the height of IRA season, Denise Appleby took to IRAs “like a fish to water,” never looked back and eventually became renowned for her expertise.
The science of successful habits
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set that Big Hairy Audacious Goal for yourself and your practice. But you won’t achieve it overnight.
The fear factor: Consumers and their finances
Americans share what scares them most about their finances.
Index crediting strategy: Which one is best for your clients?
A three-step approach to understanding the index crediting strategy that will protect your clients’ investment.
The new DOL proposal is not in consumers’ best interests
We are not opposed to fiduciaries; we are opposed to depriving consumers of choices.
Financial professionals can help solve the financial literacy riddle
Here are some ways you can help boost the financial knowledge of people in your community
Proposed fiduciary rule: A threat to advisors and investors
In the evolving landscape of the financial services industry, regulatory changes often spark debate and concern among financial advisors.
If selling life insurance were easy, everyone would do it
The right way to have difficult conversations about buying life insurance.
4% is a safe starting withdrawal rate for retirees, research finds
The surge in the withdrawal rate is attributed to higher fixed-income yields and a reduced long-term inflation estimate.
Workplace benefits help get employees in the door — and keep them there
Research reveals what benefits attract and keep employees.
Navigating uncertainty in a presidential election year
Financial security is attainable for everyone. And it all starts with a holistic financial plan.
A Taxing Problem: Many tax policy changes slated for 2024
The SECURE Act and its companion, SECURE 2.0, introduced several changes to retirement saving and associated tax implications for 2024. Likewise, the looming presidential election will have major influence on the direction of tax policy.
Inflation driving changes to projected 2024 tax rates
For a second year in a row, inflation is expected to negatively impact projected tax rates for 2024.
Setting Corebridge on the path to the ‘one-click’ consumer — With Tim Heslin
Tim Heslin’s two decades at AIG prepared him to take the helm of the recently spun-off Corebridge Financial.
