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Economic Commentary

September 24, 2021 2

September Monthly Dashboard: Economic growth decelerates in the face of Delta and supply headwinds

The winds have shifted a bit for the economy as the Delta variant and supply constraints have slowed...

Capital Market Impact

September 24, 2021 1

Nationwide Market Insights: September Fed Meeting

See our analysis of the September Fed Meeting

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Business Growth

September 24, 2021 1

What Finance Professionals Need to Know About the Great Resignation

The Great Resignation is a result of the pandemic, which has caused many people to reevaluate their priorities...

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Client outcomes

September 21, 2021 5

Helping Clients Understand Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home Care

We compare the differences between these two types of facility care.

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Economic Commentary

September 20, 2021 1

Modestly better economic data

Retail sales jumped for August while consumer prices rose by less than expected

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Economic Commentary

September 14, 2021 4

How Has the Pandemic Impacted Inflation

Inflation fears have cropped up again as the costs of many goods and services have spiked this year.

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Economic Commentary

September 14, 2021 1

September Economic Review: Economic growth continues but slowed by supply constraints/Delta variant

Growth is slowing as Covid-caused supply chain issues persist

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Economic Commentary

September 13, 2021 1

Policy changes do not come easily

The Delta variant has had a decidedly negative impact on the supply side of many industries and the...

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Client outcomes

September 13, 2021 5

Plan sponsors and participants are primed for in-plan lifetime income options

Growing interest in lifetime income solutions opens new opportunities for retirement plan advisors and consultants.

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Client outcomes

September 9, 2021 6

Two Key Retirement Benefits Farmers Might Miss

Farmers need the help of financial professionals when it comes to retirement income planning.

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Economic Commentary

September 8, 2021 1

Signs of Delta on both demand and supply

The Delta variant of Covid has been having a growing impact on the economy over the past few...

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Client outcomes

September 13, 2021 2

Plan sponsors and participants are primed for in-plan lifetime income options

Growing interest in lifetime income solutions opens new opportunities for retirement plan advisors and consultants.

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Client outcomes

5 Simple Tips for a Retirement Income Plan

Feel better about your retirement plan with these 5 simple tips to get prepared for the future.

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Client outcomes

June 30, 2021 2

What your client should consider when enrolling in Medicare

Even with a number of resources at the ready, many still have questions around enrollment

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Economic Commentary

September 24, 2021 2

September Monthly Dashboard: Economic growth decelerates in the face of Delta and supply headwinds

The winds have shifted a bit for the economy as the Delta variant and supply constraints have slowed...

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Daily Economic Commentary

April 2, 2021 2

Infrastructure plan diminishes both headwinds and tailwinds

President Biden unveiled the first leg of his infrastructure plan this week.

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Economic Commentary

September 14, 2021 2

How Has the Pandemic Impacted Inflation

Inflation fears have cropped up again as the costs of many goods and services have spiked this year.

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Business Growth

March 15, 2021 2

While Competitors Exit Key Lines of Business, Nationwide Sees Bright Future

Despite a variety of challenges, the solid performance of our business in 2020 reinforced the power of our...

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Practice Management

July 29, 2021 2

Top Financial Training Programs for Financial Professionals

Professional development is key to help you grow your career as a financial professional.

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Client outcomes

September 9, 2021 2

Two Key Retirement Benefits Farmers Might Miss

Farmers need the help of financial professionals when it comes to retirement income planning.

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Client outcomes

The ABCs and 123s of Medicare: A few of the basics you should know to make informed decisions

Breaking down a few of the basics of Medicare – how it works, what it covers and who...

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Daily Economic Commentary

April 30, 2021 2

Booming recovery still gaining momentum

Real GDP for the first quarter rose by 6.4 percent on the back of big increases in personal...

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