Income Planning
Learn what experts and top advisors say about the best ways to work with clients to determine and build successful retirement income plans.
January 10, 2022
Investors Bracing for Volatility, Inflation in 2022Sixty-four percent of participants said their income is not keeping up with expenses, an Allianz Life study found.
January 04, 2022
The Hidden Hazards of Taking a Social Security Lump SumA client's plan to work six months after full retirement age and then collect a big payment could have consequences.
December 29, 2021
Why Advisors Need to Be 'Like a Quarterback': Ken DychtwaldPeople want their advisor "to get them thinking, talking and planning so they can have secure and satisfying longevity," says the Age Wave CEO.
December 28, 2021
8 Predictions for Retirement in 2022Experts Wade Pfau, Jamie Hopkins, Carolyn McClanahan, David Blanchett and others share their respective outlooks on income planning, long term care and more.
December 28, 2021
What to Expect for Social Security in 2022Experts Jamie Hopkins, Marcia Mantell and Nancy Altman weigh in on what lies ahead for the retirement benefits program next year.
December 21, 2021
Into the Unknown: Rethinking Return Assumptions for Financial PlansNeither historical long-term average returns nor the shorter-term assumptions of asset managers are ideal guides for today's investors.
December 16, 2021
10 Merriest Retirement Facts: 2021We asked Michael Finke, Marcia Mantell and Mary Johnson their thoughts on this year's good news for retirees.
December 15, 2021
5 Reasons to Consider Series I Savings Bonds Now: Jeff LevineHigher inflation has made the "rarely used" Federal Series I Savings Bond much more appealing to investors, the tax expert says.
December 09, 2021
Business Owners More Confident About Retirement: TD Wealth SurveyNinety-five percent of mass affluent business owners are upbeat about their financial plans vs. 82% a year ago.
December 07, 2021
Stock/Bond Combo Is Best for Higher Retirement Spending: MorningstarResearcher John Rekenthaler outlines why a blended portfolio might provide a higher withdrawal rate for retirees.