Right Now in the Industry


What's Ahead for Annuities in 2025

Certain annuities could be "a great option" to avoid anxiety and market timing, says Principal Financial's Sri Reddy.

10 Reasons Friends and Family Members Need Insurance

Start by helping the ones you love.

8 Facts to Know About Retiree Health Care Costs — Before Retirement

Pre-retirees who know what they're facing have options for improving their financial position.

There's More to Estate Planning Than Tax Exemptions

The process offers significant non-tax benefits, even for mass affluent clients.

8 Useful Phrases That 'Plant a Seed'

To get your client or prospect to take the next step without sounding aggressive, plant an idea.

Consumers Still Want Long-Term Care Insurance

About 24% of high-income consumers surveyed said they're very likely to buy the product.

How an Advisor Keeps His 'Worker Next Door' Clients on Track

Luminaries winner Mark Delp's secret to connecting with clients? Handwritten letters.

How to Keep Female Clients After the Loss of a Spouse

Many advisors get fired by newly widowed clients. Here's how not to become a statistic.

Here's Why Consumers Accept Hikes in Long-Term Care Insurance Rates

Study participants were willing to pay more if they felt well-informed and in control of the process.

9 Questions to Ask Clients Before School Starts

Back-to-school season is a great time to have planning conversations about college and education-related expenses.

Why Offer Fixed Annuities? Corebridge CEO Explains

Kevin Hogan likes selling products that help retirees and retirement savers sleep at night.

How Advisors Can Help Clients Navigate Cognitive Decline

Elder abuse is all too common. You can help stop it.