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Practice Management

July 28, 2021 5

Navigating through times of uncertainty to your current reality

Moments of transition and uncertainty can provide advisors with opportunities for continued professional development and personal growth

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Capital Market Impact

July 28, 2021 2

Uncertain investors seek comfort in tech heavyweights

Will narrow leadership in the market become a concern?

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Client outcomes

July 28, 2021 2

Helping clients plan for their health care costs in retirement

Decisions your clients make now with Medicare could lead to a significant financial impact later in retirement

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Client outcomes

July 27, 2021 6

Finding the Right Fit for your Client’s Long-term Care Planning

There are more options than ever to help your client find LTC coverage that fits into their overall...

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Economic Commentary

July 26, 2021 1

Strong sellers’ market for housing continues

Weekly Review: Existing home sales rise but so do prices for homebuyers

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Economic Commentary

July 23, 2021 3

The recovery has ended and the expansion begun

Monthly Dashboard: The recovery has ended and the expansion begun, but faster inflation is a concern.

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Client outcomes

July 20, 2021 6

Turning the Tables to Make Sense of Long-term Care Planning

Help your clients overcome common hurdles and obstacles when it comes to Long-term Care planning.

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Economic Commentary

July 19, 2021 1

Inflation surges again but softer gains likely ahead

Weekly Review: Consumer inflation still hot for June

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Client outcomes

July 14, 2021 4

How Medicare impacts a client’s retirement income

Medicare can be a complex topic. We’re here to help you sort through your options in order to...

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Client outcomes

July 13, 2021 5

Why Clients Need a Financial Plan for College

Learn how financial professionals can help make college planning easier for their clients.

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Economic Commentary

July 13, 2021 1

Post-pandemic boom continues, but held back by supply-chain problems

July Monthly Review: Inflation peaking during a bumpy transition out of the pandemic

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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

July 27, 2021 2

Finding the Right Fit for your Client’s Long-term Care Planning

There are more options than ever to help your client find LTC coverage that fits into their overall...

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Client outcomes

July 28, 2021 2

Helping clients plan for their health care costs in retirement

Decisions your clients make now with Medicare could lead to a significant financial impact later in retirement

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Client outcomes

July 20, 2021 2

Turning the Tables to Make Sense of Long-term Care Planning

Help your clients overcome common hurdles and obstacles when it comes to Long-term Care planning.

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Business Growth

March 29, 2021 2

Extraordinary Conversations: Members of the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity discuss the opportunity to drive more diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry

Nationwide joined forces with industry partners and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to launch the Financial Alliance for...

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Practice Management

July 28, 2021 2

Navigating through times of uncertainty to your current reality

Moments of transition and uncertainty can provide advisors with opportunities for continued professional development and personal growth

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Daily Economic Commentary

February 17, 2021 2

Another bitcoin milestone

Bitcoin broke through $50,000 for the first time, adding to its towering run over the better part of...

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Client outcomes

July 14, 2021 2

How Medicare impacts a client’s retirement income

Medicare can be a complex topic. We’re here to help you sort through your options in order to...

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Daily Economic Commentary

April 14, 2021 2

Inflation remains muted

The core CPI rose in March by 0.3 percent, the most in seven months, and is now up...

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Client outcomes

June 11, 2021 2

Economic Empowerment Day charts a path to Black wealth creation

The economic power of Black Americans is rising, but there’s work to be done to close the gaps...

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Economic Commentary

June 28, 2021 2

The housing market cooled off this spring

Weekly Review: Home sales drop again with low supply limiting transactions

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