Time and Trouble: The Psychology of Direct-to-Consumer Life Applications
By Peter HovardHere's a look at what speed and question difficulty do to the answers.
April 12, 2022
6 Critical Themes for the New Global EconomyCovid-19, supply chain issues and war in Ukraine are spawning winners and losers in financial markets and beyond.
April 11, 2022
Accuracy: The Psychology of Direct-to-Consumer Life ApplicationsA behavioral scientist looks at why people leave out, or "mis-disclose," important insurance application information.
April 08, 2022
Debate: Should RMDs Begin at Age 75 Instead of 72?Two professors share their opinions about one of the major changes proposed in Secure Act 2.0.
April 07, 2022
New IRS RMD Regs Bring a New Twist for Successor BeneficiariesThese beneficiaries may be required to take annual RMDs over the 10-year payout period — but it gets tricky.
April 05, 2022
401(k) Investors With Annuities Are Less Likely to TradeMy recent research has uncovered some interesting ways the peace of mind afforded by guaranteed income can play out.
April 04, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security's Retirement Earnings TestA thorough understanding of the test rules can enable advisors to tailor claiming strategies to their clients.
April 04, 2022
Gary Shilling: U.S. Economy Is Doomed Without Consumer SpendingThe U.S. economic outlook is in the hands of households, and their purchasing power is falling.