Life Planning Strategies
Life planning strategies, with ideas about how to use life insurance and related products to help people and businesses get things done.
Five Good Questions for 'Behavior Gap' Author Carl Richards
By Bob SeawrightThe CFP shares his thoughts on the difference between what we should do and what we actually do
October 12, 2012
Internet vs. Agent: Study on VAs Shows Changes in Consumer ResearchNearly two-thirds of consumers looking for information about annuities turned to the Internet, a LIMRA study released Wednesday found.
October 10, 2012
The Rose’s Thorn: Increasing Premium Rates for Hybrid Life Insurance-LTC PoliciesPremiums for long-term care insurance have increased dramatically in recent years, causing clients to turn to hybrid policies that, unlike traditional long-term care policies, are certain to provide some type of future benefit.
October 09, 2012
4 Easy Steps for Investors on Retirement Planning: Russell’s Tim NoonanNoonan and his Capital Markets Insights colleague Sophie Gilbert offer four steps for advisors to help their clients become more engaged in retirement planning.
October 05, 2012
Critical Illness Riders: Life Insurance Protection for the LivingA new twist on the traditional life insurance policy that protects against expenses incurred because of critical illnesses is attracting clients interest once again.
September 25, 2012
Running Out of MoneyIt is a major fear for many Americans. In fact, there is excellent research to support the idea that Americans fear running out of money in retirement more than they fear death.
September 10, 2012
ING Helps DC Advisors Rise Above Competition in New World of Fee DisclosureINGs new program offers practical guidance on how advisors can create a value proposition and a service commitment that address the needs of plan sponsors.
September 07, 2012
Insurance Ownership Increases Feeling of Financial SecurityPurchasing insurance policies helps Americans feel more financially secure, a poll conducted in August by Northwestern Mutual found.