September 19, 2024
The 60/40 Glidepath Is Dead for One Simple ReasonFinancial models assuming clients will live to 85 or 90 are at increasing risk of falling short.
September 11, 2024
How to Keep Female Clients After the Loss of a SpouseMany advisors get fired by newly widowed clients. Here's how not to become a statistic.
September 10, 2024
How Advisors Can Help Young Clients Who Lose a SpouseA widow or widower will need compassion, support and care to best manage their financial situation.
September 09, 2024
Your Client Is Forced to Retire Early. What Should They Do?If job losses or other unforeseen circumstances happen in later working years, key decisions need to be made.
August 30, 2024
Life Settlement Hopes Are No Excuse for Underfunding a Policy TodayMarket veterans look at why a policy sale is a last resort, not a desirable default coverage strategy.
August 22, 2024
New Program Makes Installment Payments an Option for Medicare Part D EnrolleesThe plan is intended to spread the costs of prescription drugs over a number of months.
August 21, 2024
Solving the Decumulation DilemmaA retirement researcher looks at a different way to combine managed accounts with income protection.
August 21, 2024
How to Help Clients Navigate Bonds Before Rate CutsAs bond values rise, advisors should consider the tax impact of any sales, which often are best done within IRAs or 401(k) plans.
August 08, 2024
Debate: Were Texas Courts Right to Pause DOL Fiduciary Standard?The injunction applies to both the investment advice fiduciary standard itself and amendments to PTE 84-24.
August 08, 2024
IRS Clarifies RMD Options for Surviving Spouses Under Secure 2.0The agency's long-awaited RMD guidance answered some questions about new options for these beneficiaries.