Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
A Financial Planning Checklist for Newly Single Clients Over 50
By Roger WohlnerAfter a divorce or the death of a spouse, here are some important topics to discuss with your client.
January 27, 2022
4 Tips for Working With Clients When Markets Are VolatileMarket swings create opportunities for outreach, since they often lead to acute emotional responses in many investors.
January 27, 2022
Ameriprise Continues to Adjust Life and Annuity Products for Low RatesThe company plans to end sales of its last remaining variable annuity living benefits rider by June 30.
January 27, 2022
How 10 Advisors Are Handling Market Volatility Now: Advisors' AdviceHere's what advisors are saying and doing to calm clients' fears and keep their portfolios on track.
January 27, 2022
Market Rotates to Value as Fed Turns HawkishPlentiful jobs, higher wages and strong home prices all point to above-trend growth, perhaps as soon as Q2.
January 27, 2022
7 Best States to Find Prime Annuity ProspectsIn these states, more households have a high income and are headed by people ages 45 to 64.
January 26, 2022
Investors Say No to Gendered Advice, MarketingBut most respondents to a Hartford Funds survey said men and women had different financial needs.
January 26, 2022
COVID Waves in 2020 Caused Bigger U.S Death Rate Spike Than 1918 Flu: ActuariesThe new SOA analysis does not include the two huge waves of deaths that occurred in 2021.