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 legislationretirement classesretirement incometaxes
Help business-owner clients improve employee benefits in an uncertain environment As a financial professional, now is a great time to be talking with business-owner clients about adding policies such as corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) into their financial plans. Business Growth December 5, 2023 business solutionsemployee retention
Financial information online: The good, the bad, and the just wrong Financial professionals offer calm and clarity as clients seek financial guidance online. Client outcomes December 1, 2023 client relationshipsincome planningretirement planning
Planning for lifetime income with annuities Depending on personal factors like age and risk tolerance, annuities may be a good solution for clients looking to retire with guaranteed income for the rest of their lives. Client outcomes November 29, 2023 retirement planning
Help clients keep financially focused during an election year Objective guidance and sound financial advice can help clients maintain a big-picture perspective for their financial plan. Client outcomes October 30, 2023 client relationshipsmarket commentaryotherretirement planning
Helping clients understand the financial benefits of marriage Marriage can offer significant financial benefits such as pooled resources for retirement, access to spousal Social Security benefits, insurance coverage and discounts, and potential tax advantages. Client outcomes October 26, 2023 client relationshipsmarriageretirement incomeretirement planning
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
Stocks offer another lesson in long-term investing Investors who exited stocks during last year’s bear market may have missed some ongoing rallies. Capital Market Impact June 21, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
Economic uncertainty has those closest to retirement delaying their plans After decades of saving and planning, many pre-retirees (non-retired investors aged 55-65) are reconsidering their retirement plans. Client outcomes June 20, 2023 client relationshipsinflationretirement planning