Life Insurance
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10 reasons to love IUL
By Tom MartinEven the most ardent critic of indexed universal life will have a hard time arguing that it's not the best multitasker in the life insurance tool box.
December 22, 2015
Complex life insurance policy illustrations underscore the need for trusted advisors to counsel seniorsPolicy illustrations play a key role in projecting the future costs and benefits of a life insurance policy.
December 22, 2015
What to do during the last two weeks of the yearJust knowing that people are gone can sound like tough sledding.
December 22, 2015
Tracking social media usage among advisors, clients in 5 chartsAn FPA/LinkedIn study shows that most high growth firms added new clients directly as a result of social media activity.
December 21, 2015
The perils of rising ratesThe high level of interest-rate risk illustrates a dilemma for central bankers everywhere.
December 21, 2015
Roth IRAs and retirees: 10 critical factsMany retirees think that Roth IRAs are for younger people but that's not exclusively the case.
December 21, 2015
Caring for his elderly dad made this Japanese businessman homelessMore than 100,000 people a year in Japan leave their jobs to care for sick relatives, according to the government.
December 21, 2015
Post-PATH: The new tax breaks you need to knowIts typical of Congress to wait until the last few days of the year to pass legislation on tax extenders but this time, many of the provisions are permanent.