Rising inflation and rising rates have created a challenging environment for retirees. At the same time, our industry is poised to offer significant p…
The annuity industry reported record sales in the first half of this year. Leading the pack was none other than New York Life. Today, we meet Todd Tay…
This week, we revisit an impactful and very relevant episode from this past year. Join us as we hear from our friend, and renowned retirement expert, …
You will probably receive a statement by the end of the month from your 401(k) provider that includes a Lifetime Income Illustration. What does the pr…
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…
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 …
Too often, investment advisors focus on “reverse dollar cost averaging” strategies for retirement planning and ignore longevity risk. All too frequent…
How can companies and governments offer lifetime income for groups of employees or other individuals when annuities may not be available? Richard Fulm…
People are living longer. Much longer. How should that change how we plan for retirement? Steve Vernon, President at Rest-of-Life Communications and C…