Social Security: Knowledge gaps and funding concerns open the door to deeper discussions After ten years of survey results, the importance of working with a trusted financial professional to make social security decisions is clearer than ever. Client outcomes August 22, 2023 retirement incomeretirement planningSocial Security
Misperceptions: Addressing Plan Sponsor Concerns about In-Plan Guarantees The retirement industry has largely shifted from defined benefit plans to defined contribution plans in recent decades, leaving American workers to shoulder the burden of owning their retirement planning. Client outcomes August 18, 2023 client relationshipsretirement incomeretirement planning
Clarity is needed to help clients plan for the benefits of life insurance and long-term care Help clear up client’s confusion and start them on a path toward a plan for long-term care and a more secure financial future. Client outcomes July 28, 2023 health careLong-term care
AI’s impact on longevity risk: Can clients afford it? AI is poised to help us live longer, healthier lives. Can clients afford it? Client outcomes July 28, 2023 client relationshipsinvesting strategiesretirement incomeretirement planning
The chicken or the nest egg: talking to clients about saving during inflation It’s a near certainty that prices will continue to rise indefinitely regardless of actions taken by the Fed or other political leaders. Therefore, its vital to utilize an approach to savings with your clients that embraces the reality of inflation. Client outcomes June 8, 2023 client relationshipsincome planningretirement planning
As economic pressures mount, investors are re-evaluating their financial priorities Nearly six in ten investors plan to adjust their personal finances ahead of a potential recession. Economic Commentary May 16, 2023 client relationshipshabitsinflationmarket commentary
Could the recent rate hike be the final increase of the year? The Federal Reserve raised interest rates at a tenth straight meeting in May in its ongoing push to return inflation to its 2% target. Capital Market Impact May 5, 2023 Economyinflationinterest rates
What comes after the Fed pauses rate hikes? Economists, investors and individuals have different expectations for the Fed’s next steps. Capital Market Impact May 4, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Staying resilient when a financial crisis strikes Help clients find confidence by looking at stock performance during and after past periods of a financial crisis. Capital Market Impact April 19, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentary
As investors increasingly fear a recession, financial professionals can help them prepare Four in ten investors believe the U.S. is already in a financial crisis, and another three in ten believe we are approaching one. Client outcomes April 19, 2023 client relationshipsinflationinvesting strategiesretirement planning