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New Research Highlights the Benefits of Annuities Over Traditional Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

NAIFA Advisor Today

A recent study supported by the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), and conducted by economists Mark Warshawsky and Gaobo Pang, reveals that retirees could see better financial outcomes by incorporating annuities into their retirement income strategy, rather than relying solely on the traditional “4% rule.”

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 28–29)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: According to a recent survey, advisors are putting an increasing share of client assets into model portfolios, allowing for customization and time savings that advisors appear to be using to provide more comprehensive planning services RIA M&A deal volume saw an annual record in 2024 as a lower cost of capital, (..)

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Considering Medicare Costs in Retirement Planning: What Financial Professionals Need to Know

NAIFA Advisor Today

For financial advisors helping clients prepare for retirement, understanding and planning for the costs associated with Medicare is critical. While these costs are often lower than those incurred through pre-65 health insurance, they remain significant, especially when viewed over a multi-decade retirement.

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Adviser links: serving Boomers

Abnormal Returns

artofmanliness.com) Ben Carlson talks about the state of the retirement savings market with Shawn O'Brien, Director of Retirement at Cerulli Associates. advisorperspectives.com) Does risk tolerance change in retirement? kitces.com) How long-term care insurance went away.

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Life Insurance as an Investment for Retirement

Wealth Management

Sold as a tax play, it’s more about the policy and the agent.

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Personal finance links: retirement preparedness

Abnormal Returns

whitecoatinvestor.com) Aging These are the four phases of retirement. theretirementmanifesto.com) What you need to know about health care if you retire before age 65? wsj.com) Companies need to be more flexible when it comes to retirement. humbledollar.com) Insurance is hedging against bad luck. bestinterest.blog)

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Personal finance links: relying on experts

Abnormal Returns

(peterlazaroff.com) Housing Taxes and insurance are creeping up as a percentage of total home ownership costs. awealthofcommonsense.com) Retirement Seven hidden traps of retirement including 'Not focusing on creative endeavors to maximize your fulfillment.' theretirementmanifesto.com) What's changing for retirement in 2025.