Show, Don't Tell: How to Boost Advisor Confidence Around Complex Topics
By David Blanchett and Ross RiskinImages can help make topics like tax and estate planning clearer for clients and advisors. Here's an example.
May 14, 2024
How to Avoid 5 Mistakes With Client TestimonialsIt's important to establish a publishing process with appropriate guidelines and disclosures in place.
May 14, 2024
How to Pass Down an IRAEstate planning rules around IRAs have changed in the past few years. Here's what to know.
May 09, 2024
The Ex-Girlfriend and the 401(k): A Cautionary Estate Planning TaleClients might assume their retirement accounts will simply pass to the heirs named in their will. Big mistake.
May 06, 2024
Is the 4% Rule Too Safe?While rules of thumb aren't optimal, I think 5% is a more realistic starting point for typical retirees.
May 02, 2024
Debate: Was the FTC Right to Ban Non-Compete Agreements?The prohibition will affect about 30 million American workers subject to the contracts, according to the agency.
May 02, 2024
This Overlooked Secure 2.0 Change Helps Business-Owning SpousesThe law created two important exceptions that can help owners of closely held businesses offer retirement plans.
May 01, 2024
Should Your Client Tap Their Inherited IRA in 2024?IRS' ever-evolving guidance on RMDs under the Secure Act has caused confusion. Here's how to guide beneficiaries.