Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
CFP Board, FPA agree on likely timetable for DOL fiduciary rule
By James J. GreenThe final DOL fiduciary rule, regardless of its exact shape, will likely be implemented next year, says Marilyn Mohrman-Gillis of the CFP Board.
September 29, 2015
4 ways to become a better listenerListening might seem hard at first, but it will improve your relationship with your clients (and you'll gain more referrals).
September 28, 2015
Many would put off retirement to help pay for collegeOne third of consumers said they have reduced or would be willing to reduce the amount they are saving for retirement to help pay for a child's college education.
September 28, 2015
IRI: Many millennials would pick Oprah for financial adviceAbout half of millennials would pick Warren Buffett to be their financial advisor, and 32 percent would choose Oprah Winfrey.
September 28, 2015
Invest in my brand?… What’s the point?Branding is the bridge that takes you from a transactional salesperson looking for the next sale, to a pursued, trusted financial consultant.
September 28, 2015
ETF managed portfolios hit the skidsFew new investment concepts have become popular faster than exchange-traded funds managed portfolios--but are the performance expectations for ETFs too high?
September 28, 2015
Volkswagen sued by pension fund over emissions scandalAn American retirement fund is suing Volkswagen for scheming to defraud investors.
September 28, 2015
401(k) technology brings innovation to retirement advisingTechnology innovation is sweeping through the 401(k) industry. Here's what's coming next.