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 costsLong-term carewealth transfer
How to help clients maximize Medicare and Social Security benefits Where Medicare and Social Security meet; how to help clients maximize benefits and minimize costs Client outcomes September 14, 2023 health careretirement planningSocial Security
Tradition meets innovation: annuity products and technology Integrating traditional annuity products with cutting-edge technology is creating new opportunities for financial professionals. Business Growth August 25, 2023 retirement planning
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
Helping self-employed and gig-worker clients save for retirement There are many options for your self-employed clients when it comes to saving for retirement. Client outcomes August 11, 2023 retirement incomeretirement planning
Saving for college in a volatile market Saving for college in a volatile market can be concerning for clients, but you can help them navigate the ups and downs of the market with a plan. Client outcomes March 24, 2023 college savingshabitsinvesting strategiestaxes
How to help clients start a travel fund We’ll discuss the ways you can help your clients financially plan for travel, like how to save for and book a cost-effective trip. Client outcomes March 18, 2023 client relationshipsconsumer spendinghabitsinvesting strategies
How to help clients manage their debt As a financial professional, one of the most important things you can do for your clients is to help them manage their debt. Client outcomes March 13, 2023 Debt managementhabits
Buying LTC Insurance can be similar to buying a car There are many factors you look at when buying a car that go beyond style, color and comfort. You are looking at price vs. value, mileage, extra options, holding value, and expected length of use. In addition, the purpose of the vehicle matters. Perhaps a reliable car is all you need, but if you need a workhorse of a vehicle, you might choose an SUV or truck. All of these same factors go into making a decision about which LTC policy may work best for you. Client outcomes February 23, 2023 income planningLong-term care
How Has the Pandemic Impacted Inflation Inflation fears have cropped up again as the costs of many goods and services have spiked this year. Economic Commentary January 24, 2023 COVID-19economic growthhabitspandemic