The proverb that it’s harder to climb down a mountain than go up is true in every sense of the word. Here’s a gruesome stat – between 1921 and 2006, 5…
This episode is for producers only. One of the biggest pain points in explaining annuities is describing the nature of the product guarantees. Most st…
Inflation, war and the risk of a recession is weighing heavily on everyone’s mind. In this special episode, David Czerniecki, Chief Investment Officer…
A home is typically one of the largest individual assets we must include in a retirement plan. However, it’s also one of the most illiquid ones. We’ve…
In 2034 or 2035, the Social Security trust fund will be depleted. Much has been written about the significance of the event. Kerry Pechter, Editor of …
Commissions v. fees? Low fees v. high fees? Almost everyone has a strong opinion today about the best way to get paid. At the end of day, we all agree…
It’s hard to believe we’re living in a world with high inflation, MYGA rates over 4%, and a stock market that feels like a Disney ride. How did we get…
Too often, investment advisors focus on “reverse dollar cost averaging” strategies for retirement planning and ignore longevity risk. All too frequent…
Financial planning seminars. “The king is dead. Long live the king.” In person seminars ground to a halt in 2020. Now they are back – but probably for…
How can companies and governments offer lifetime income for groups of employees or other individuals when annuities may not be available? Richard Fulm…