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    Why retirees still need to plan for healthcare costs

    Helping your clients plan ahead for healthcare costs remains a crucial part of the retirement planning process.

    Client outcomes October 17, 2023
    • health care costs
    • Long-term care
    • wealth transfer
  • A person working on their laptop and stirring a cup of coffee.

    Inflation trends should keep Fed hawkish: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook

    Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead.

    Economic Commentary October 3, 2023
    • consumer spending
    • economic growth
    • employment
    • inflation
  • A person looking at their mobile device.

    The Fair Tax Act explained

    The Fair Tax Act proposes to eliminate the federal income and wealth transfer system and replace it with a national sales tax. Here’s what you and your clients may need to know.

    Client outcomes March 31, 2023
    • taxes
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    A Rising Tax Environment? What to Watch For.

    An updated look at the tax landscape this year and beyond.

    Beyond Investing December 30, 2022
    • economic growth
    • interest rates
    • taxes
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    Advocacy for American workers results in new retirement savings rules

    Retirement savers get help a critical time, with many people facing financial challenges.

    Beyond Investing December 23, 2022
    • client relationships
    • retirement planning
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    Politics and portfolios: what the midterms mean for markets

    Capital Market Impact September 29, 2022
    • elections
    • inflation
    • legislation
  • illustration of a capitol building and United States map on a blue background

    What’s new in Washington: Secure Act 2.0, RMDs, taxes, and more

    A lot has happened in Washington in recent months affecting the future of people’s income taxation, retirement savings, and beneficiary planning.

    Client outcomes April 14, 2022
    • legislation
    • retirement classes
    • retirement income
    • taxes
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    Inflation concerns continue to weigh on equity and bond markets

    The tone of equity markets as shifted from optimistic to skeptical, with the S&P 500® Index breaking a seven-month winning streak

    Capital Market Impact October 5, 2021
    • economic growth
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
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    Emergency savings access could help workers feel more financially secure

    New legislation would provide options for workers to access emergency savings.

    Client outcomes June 1, 2021
    • habits
    • practice management
    • retirement planning
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    Markets stall as the calendar shifts to May

    The rally in equity markets stalled following the impressive rally to record highs

    Capital Market Impact May 3, 2021
    • economic growth
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary

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    Financial information online: The good, the bad, and the just wrong

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