Retirement Planning

The elimination of the federal estate tax is indeed included in the tax reform “framework” plan proposed Wednesday by President Trump and Republican leaders in Congress. How could it impact the life insurance market?

There are many myths circulating around consumers’ perceptions about life insurance. For example, do consumers believe life insurance is irrelevant? How do they want to ... Read more

Study dispels myth that income levels alone guarantee financial security, and identifies characteristics and common practices that contribute to a household's financial security. As we near the midpoint of this year's LIAM campaign, LIMRA also offers facts and figures to help spur prospects to action.

The Million Dollar Round Table recently introduced James D. Pittman, CLU, CFP, as its President, and a review of newly updated membership figures show NYL agents make up more than 1 in 4 U.S. members.

From lowering administrative and claims processing costs to expanding access to underserved markets and enabling immediate-issue products, LIMRA says blockchain has the capacity to revolutionize the financial services industry.

If the Trump Administration achieves its stated objective of repealing the federal estate tax, insurers predict it will have a negative impact on survivorship life insurance sales and likely retention, as well.

New study illustrates how Americans with financial advisors feel significantly more prepared for retirement, optimistic about the economy, and less stressed out. Another study shows women experience much higher financial stress levels than men.