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How FIAs are Equipped to Face a Bear Market
Annuity Sales Consultant A bull market is a market that is on the rise and where the economy is growing; while a bear market exists in an economy that is receding, where most stocks are declining in value. A bear market can be more dangerous to invest in, as...
Alternative Coverage for LTC
Jack Nachtrab Life Insurance Consultant For clients nearing retirement, long term care insurance is a very important piece of the financial plan. However, many clients shy away from LTCI as there is no guarantee they’ll use it and they don’t want to pay premiums they...
Best Interest Standard NAIC Model #275 – Changes Ohio & Michigan
Regional VP-South Effective August 14, 2021 annuity sales in Ohio will require compliance with the new disclosure, documentation and training requirements based on changes to the NAIC’s Suitablity In Annuity Transaction Model Regulation. This took effect in Michigan...
Protection Against Inflation
Jack Nachtrab Life Insurance Consultant As of 5/31/21, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up 5% on a trailing 12-month basis. This means the cost of everyday goods are getting more expensive and a dollar doesn’t go quite as far as it did a year ago. People are feeling...
A Guaranteed Option for LTC
Chris Wholehan President Advanced Sales When listening to feedback from clients about traditional Long-Term Care Insurance, one of the most common objections to the coverage is the lack of guarantees: no guaranteed level premium, no guarantee they will use it, no...
Pre-Planning for RMD’s
Jack Nachtrab Life Insurance Consultant Many clients save for retirement in qualified plans that defer taxation until the funds are withdrawn. These qualified plans require distributions (RMD’s) to be taken starting at age 72, whether the client wants them or...