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
Helping Clients Understand Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home Care While the majority of individuals will receive care at home in retirement – at least for a while – at some point a decision to move on to facility care may become necessary. One common concern is, what is the difference between assisted living vs. nursing home care? Beyond Investing December 20, 2022 assisted livingclient relationshipsLong-term carenursing home
Best practices for managing cash on the sidelines to mitigate inflation Understand the impact that inflation can have on your clients’ financial plans. Client outcomes December 1, 2022 cash on sidelinesinflationinvesting strategiesunprecedented market
Having a long-term care (LTC) conversation at your holiday gathering The holidays are on the horizon, and for some families, it is a rare opportunity to be gathered together in one location. With the right strategy and some thoughtful planning, a holiday can be the perfect time to discuss LTC and elder care planning. Beyond Investing November 15, 2022 health & longevity planningLong-term carepractice management
Helping veterans and military with financial planning There are many financial benefits available to veterans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Beyond Investing November 10, 2022 client relationshipsmilitarypractice management
Helping your clients navigate the midterm election The midterm election can be a stressful time for your clients because changes of power in Washington can affect their perception of the market. Beyond Investing October 27, 2022 client relationshipsinvesting strategies
Investors face inflation, recession fears with confidence In the current market climate, the expertise and guidance of a financial professional becomes more important than ever. Client outcomes October 12, 2022 client relationshipsinflationrecessionretirement planning
Hispanic clients share concerns about financial security Nearly nine in 10 Hispanic adults said they are concerned about current levels of inflation in the country. Business Growth September 26, 2022 client relationshipsdiverse marketsNF Brand: Pulsepractice management
The best advice I’ve ever gotten: National 401(k) Day National 401(k) Day is celebrated to help Americans better understand their retirement plan by bringing awareness to the importance of saving for retirement. Amelia Dunlap, VP of Retirement Plans Marketing at Nationwide Financial, shares the best advice she’s received about retirement saving. Practice Management September 9, 2022 habitsretirement planning
Using the 4% rule correctly may also mean you need to break it We’ve all heard of the 4% rule in retirement. But using it effectively—especially in today’s environment—may mean using it as more of a benchmark than a hard-and-fast rule. Client outcomes August 2, 2022 income planninginflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies