by A&A Editorial Team | Oct 7, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Accumulation & Retirement Income, Wealth
In the face of ongoing inflation and feared cuts to essential benefits, a significant number of retirees are finding their golden years less secure than anticipated. Recent surveys indicate a growing trend of retirees returning to the workforce, driven by the dual...
by A&A Editorial Team | Oct 7, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Sales & Marketing
A new survey has illuminated a troubling gap in consumer insurance knowledge: While 86% of Americans are confident that they understand their insurance policies thoroughly, the reality is starkly different. Many need to be more informed and knowledgeable about...
by A&A Editorial Team | Sep 30, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Protection/Income, Wealth
As we enter the latter half of 2024, the financial outlook for Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILAs) is looking robust. Sales are projected to reach $52 billion this year and an anticipated increase to $57 billion in 2025. This surge underscores a growing interest...
by A&A Editorial Team | Sep 30, 2024 | A&A Editorial Team, Advisory, Retirement, Wealth
Recent research from the Alliance for Lifetime Income demonstrates a significant gap between the advice retirees receive from financial professionals and what those clients actually take away from these conversations. Financial professionals must bridge this...
by A&A Editorial Team | Sep 30, 2024 | Asset Management/Advisory, Greg Yodis, Wealth
A recent study from Allianz Life reveals a notable shift in Americans’ financial attitudes: fewer people are worried about investing and an imminent recession. However, more than half (54%) of those surveyed said they would prefer to meet with their trusted...