Mary Beth Franklin: 3 key things advisers should know about new Social Security claiming strategies

Mary Beth Franklin: 3 key things advisers should know about new Social Security claiming strategies 
(InvestmentNews)

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Check these guys out, not just boomers and millennials

Check these guys out, not just boomers and millennials
By Liz Skinner
(InvestmentNews)

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Understanding who buys annuities – and why

Understanding who buys annuities – and why: A Q&A with LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute’s Jafor Iqbal
By Peggy Bresnick
(LifeHealthPro)

10 Reasons to Consider Life Insurance (and When!)

10 Reasons to Consider Life Insurance (and When!)
By Maggie Leyes
(Life Happens)

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Fed Raises Rates, Boosts Outlook for Borrowing Costs in 2017

Fed Raises Rates, Boosts Outlook for Borrowing Costs in 2017
By Jeanna Smialek and Christopher Condon
(Bloomberg)

D.C. Circuit Court refuses to block DOL fiduciary rule

D.C. Circuit Court refuses to block DOL fiduciary rule
By Melanie Waddell, Mike Scarcella
(LifeHealthPro)

GAO Study Confirms Advisor Concern for Client Elder Abuse

GAO Study Confirms Advisor Concern for Client Elder Abuse
By Juliette Fairley
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse

Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Chamber of Commerce urges Donald Trump to take 'immediate action to undo' DOL fiduciary rule

Chamber of Commerce urges Donald Trump to take 'immediate action to undo' DOL fiduciary rule
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

Donald Trump’s Labor Pick Spells Potential Trouble for Retirement Rule

Donald Trump’s Labor Pick Spells Potential Trouble for Retirement Rule
By Yuka Hayashi
(WSJ)

Single Premium Pension Buy-out Sales Nearly $6 billion in the Third Quarter 2016

Single Premium Pension Buy-out Sales Nearly $6 billion in the Third Quarter 2016
LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute Survey
(LIMRA)

Reinspire your business

Reinspire your business
By Emily Holbrook
(LifeHealthPro)

Save clients from costly RMD aggregation mistakes

Save clients from costly RMD aggregation mistakes
By Ed Slott
(Financial Planning)

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NAFA Files Emergency Motion for Injunction in Continued Fight to Stay DOL Rule

NAFA Files Emergency Motion for Injunction in Continued Fight to Stay DOL Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Contact: Chip Anderson, Executive Director 
Direct 414.332.9306, ext. 1 
chip@nafa.com

WASHINGTON (Dec. 1, 2016) — NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, announced Tuesday that it has filed an emergency motion for an injunction pending appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

DOL May Grant All IMOs Financial Institution Status In Fiduciary Rule

DOL May Grant All IMOs Financial Institution Status In Fiduciary Rule

By Cyril Tuohy

(InsuranceNewsNet)

Breaking: DOL Rule Upheld by Kansas Judge

Breaking: DOL Rule Upheld by Kansas Judge
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Dallas judge indicates possibility of vacating DOL fiduciary rule

Dallas judge indicates possibility of vacating DOL fiduciary rule
By Erin Sweene
(InvestmentNews)

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Despite NAIC guideline, IUL insurance sales remain healthy

Despite NAIC guideline, IUL insurance sales remain healthy
By Warren S. Hersch
(LifeHealthPro)

DC Judge Rejects NAFA Request to Delay DOL Rule

DC Judge Rejects NAFA Request to Delay DOL Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

FIAs Record Strongest Growth In 3Q: LIMRA

FIAs Record Strongest Growth In 3Q: LIMRA
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Texting: when (and when not) to use it in client communications

Texting: when (and when not) to use it in client communications
By Gail B. Goodman
(LifeHealthPro)

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4 Year-End Financial Planning Steps to Take Now

4 Year-End Financial Planning Steps to Take Now
By Debbie Carlson
(US News)

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#LTCI #LTCAwareness

#LTCI #LTCAwareness
Life Happens

Learn more about long-term care insurance at http://www.lifehappens.org/insurance-overview/long-term-care-insurance/.

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Smart Buyer Checklist

IALC

Download your copy here
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Materials available on the Indexed Annuities Leadership Council (IALC) website may not be compliance-approved. AAAE and the IALC are not affiliated. AAAE does not give tax, legal, or Social Security benefits advice. Please encourage your clients to consult a tax advisor, attorney, or their local Social Security Administration (SSA) office. AAAE and its representatives are not affiliated with the US government or government agency. Fixed Index Annuities are insurance products designed to meet long-term needs for retirement income, and they provide guarantees against the loss of principal and credited interest, and offer the reassurance of a death benefit for noted beneficiaries. For information on how different types of annuities work, including benefits, fees, terms and limitations, please contact your financial professional. Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
 

Fischer says Fed close to reaching goals and lifting rates

Fischer says Fed close to reaching goals and lifting rates
By Jeanna Smialek, Christopher Condon
(LifeHealthPro)

Trump, Ryan Have Three Paths To Killing DOL Rule

Trump, Ryan Have Three Paths To Killing DOL Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

IMOs to Press Ahead With DOL Compliance

IMOs to Press Ahead With DOL Compliance
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

NAFA to Appeal Court Decision on DOL Fiduciary Rule

NAFA to Appeal Court Decision on DOL Fiduciary Rule 

NAFA Will Seek Expedited Review

WASHINGTON (November 7, 2016) — The National Association for Fixed Annuities (“NAFA”) announced today, following a federal district court decision upholding the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule, that it will appeal to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Judge Denies NAFA Injunction Request Against DOL Rule

Judge Denies NAFA Injunction Request Against DOL Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Are small business owners too busy to think about saving for retirement?

Are small business owners too busy to think about saving for retirement?
By Rodney Brooks
(Washington Post)

Adviser compensation, rollovers most complex factors under DOL fiduciary rule

Adviser compensation, rollovers most complex factors under DOL fiduciary rule
By Greg Iacurci
(InvestmentNews)

New Study: America's Retirement IQ is Low

By Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC)


Boomers Lack Knowledge & Are Undersaved for Retirement

DOL Releases FAQs Guidance on Its Fiduciary Rule

DOL Releases FAQs Guidance on Its Fiduciary Rule
NAFA

18 Insurance Marketers Apply For DOL Exemption

18 Insurance Marketers Apply For DOL Exemption
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Suitability Does Not Have to Be Scary

By James Morris, Suitability Specialist

In the spirit of the Halloween holiday, I would like to discuss something that some people find scary, but which doesn’t have to be: fixed index annuity (FIA) suitability. I have many conversations with agents concerning suitability for potential, pending, and declined FIA business. As you know, annuities are long-term products that are highly regulated. For that reason, among others, insurance carriers have created suitability programs and guidelines with a goal of protecting and educating both the producer and customer for current and future annuity business. Though not always popular, the guidelines do not have to strike fear into the heart of your client meetings.

First set of FAQs on fiduciary rule coming 'very soon,' but deadline extension 'not likely': DOL's Borzi

First set of FAQs on fiduciary rule coming 'very soon,' but deadline extension 'not likely': DOL's Borzi
By Greg Iacurci
(InvestmentNews) 

Social Security checks get measly $3.92 bump in 2017

Social Security checks get measly $3.92 bump in 2017
By Chris Isidore
(CNN Money)

Live from LIMRA: Tackling the DOL rule

Live from LIMRA: Tackling the DOL rule
By Emily Holbrook
(LifeHealthPro)

China Oceanwide agrees to pay $2.7 billion for Genworth

China Oceanwide agrees to pay $2.7 billion for Genworth
By Allison Bell
(LifeHealthPro)

Dos and Don’ts of Seminar Selling Under DOL Rule

Dos and Don’ts of Seminar Selling Under DOL Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

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Relationships Are Key in 2016

By Dina Mestel, Sales Trainer

There are many external elements affecting our industry today: market volatility, low interest rate environment, and of course the Department of Labor rule, to name a few. Market volatility remains on our clients’ short list of concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached all-time highs in 2016, which is a great thing, but our memory of the 2008 correction continues to make clients concerned for what may come. In addition, no one ever expected the interest rate environment to continue at this historically low level for as long as it has. Finally, with the DOL fiduciary rule, the landscape of our industry is changing. We still do not have all the details on how it will change, but we do know that it will not be business as usual for many.
 
Make the most of 2016. 

Advisor designations: What does 'certified' really mean?

Advisor designations: What does 'certified' really mean?
Deborah Nason
(CNBC)

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Prior to participating in any new designation or certification program, producers should follow the approval requirements of their state(s), carriers they represent, and their broker/dealer and registered investment adviser, if applicable as the approval of designations/certifications vary greatly.
 

DOL: Fiduciary Rule May Lead To Fewer Annuity Recommendations

DOL: Fiduciary Rule May Lead To Fewer Annuity Recommendations
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

All Aboard with E-Apps – The Time is Now!

By Meghan Eiler, New Business Coordinator

No, we are not mind readers or fortune tellers here at Ann Arbor Annuity Exchange, but it is safe to say that our previous prediction of an “electronic application boom” in our industry has proved to be accurate! A few months ago I wrote an article titled “Jump on Board” that highlighted the push toward e-application processes on the part of various carriers on various lines of business. I spoke of the upcoming drive to go paperless and attempted to give a heads-up to the “wave of the future” that would affect how we do business.

10 Money Moves to Make Before the Leaves Change

10 Money Moves to Make Before the Leaves Change
By Mikey Rox
(Wise Bread)

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Avoid Delays: Get Your Clients Life Insurance Before 2017

By Matt Kaas, Life Marketing Consultant

It is that time of the year again: the air is starting to get brisk, the leaves are beginning to change colors, and our weekends are ruled by football. Unfortunately for the financial professional, it means that you are quickly running out of time if you plan on getting your clients’ life insurance coverage issued and in force before the end of the year.

Thrivent suit against DOL pits ERISA vs. Federal Arbitration Act

Thrivent suit against DOL pits ERISA vs. Federal Arbitration Act
By Nick Thornton
(BenefitsPro)

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Attrition fears play into broker-dealers' hesitation to detail new commission schedules under DOL fiduciary rule

Attrition fears play into broker-dealers' hesitation to detail new commission schedules under DOL fiduciary rule
By Greg Iacurci
(InvestmentNews)

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DOL Fiduciary Rule Is on the Docket

DOL Fiduciary Rule Is on the Docket
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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IRI study: Lifetime income providing financial security for retirees

IRI study: Lifetime income providing financial security for retirees
By Kristen Beckman
(LifeHealthPro)

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Even the Lone Ranger Had a Trusted Ally

I once heard the aphorism, “If you try to be good at everything, you will be great at nothing.” I am sure that if you are reading this, you not only have great taste in literature, but you must care about your business. You care so much that you never want to give wrong information or miss an opportunity for a better product solution. You want to get your client what they need and try to stay between the ever-changing bounds of regulation. With the insurance and financial industry evolving at a breakneck pace, how will you ever manage to stay on top of all the changes in regulations and products? The answer is, you won’t – at least not alone.

‘Rolling’ DOL Fiduciary Guidance Begins in Fall: DOL’s Hauser

‘Rolling’ DOL Fiduciary Guidance Begins in Fall: DOL’s Hauser
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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ReminderMedia Lands on the Inc. Magazine List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

ReminderMedia Lands on the Inc. Magazine List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies    
(ReminderMedia)

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NAIFA ratchets up FI focus as DOL phases in fiduciary rule

NAIFA ratchets up FI focus as DOL phases in fiduciary rule
By Warren S. Hersch
(LifeHealthPro)

Judge Could Issue Partial Block of DOL Rule, Lawyer Says

Judge Could Issue Partial Block of DOL Rule, Lawyer Says
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Illinois Court Declares Fixed Indexed Annuities Are Not Securities

Illinois Court Declares Fixed Indexed Annuities Are Not Securities
By Annuity Outlook Staff
(Annuity Outlook Magazine)

Kansas Judge ‘Sympathetic’ to Market Synergy DOL Case

Kansas Judge ‘Sympathetic’ to Market Synergy DOL Case
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Calculate Your Life Insurance Needs (Life Happens)

Calculate Your Life Insurance Needs (Life Happens)
When purchasing life insurance, the question really isn’t how much you need, but how much capital your family will need at the time of your death, which depends on two variables:

Got a fiduciary question? DOL to issue FAQs soon

Got a fiduciary question? DOL to issue FAQs soon
By Andrew Welsch
(On Wall Street)

#LIAM16

Fall is right around the corner...get a pumpkin spice latte or pay for life insurance instead?

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Compliance support for advisors will be key with DOL fiduciary rule

Compliance support for advisors will be key with DOL fiduciary rule
By Nick Thornton
(Benefits Pro)

House Committee Passes Bill to Reverse Dodd-Frank, DOL Rule

House Committee Passes Bill to Reverse Dodd-Frank, DOL Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Nearly half of IRA rollover assets “at-risk” under DOL rule

Nearly half of IRA rollover assets “at-risk” under DOL rule
By The LifeHealthPro Editors
(LifeHealthPro)

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Jimmy and Nancy Tang: Securing the American Dream (Video)

Play: https://www.lifehappens.org/videos/securing-the-american-dream/

Jimmy and Nancy Tang: Securing the American Dream (Video)
(Life Happens)

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Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule included in new bill to replace Dodd-Frank

Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule included in new bill to replace Dodd-Frank
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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The Time Is Now for FIUL

The Time Is Now for FIUL
(Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America)

Texas judge denies all but 2 briefs in DOL fiduciary hearing

Texas judge denies all but 2 briefs in DOL fiduciary hearing
By Melanie Waddell
(LifeHealthPro)

Asset-based long-term care: A versatile wealth protection weapon for financial professionals

Asset-based long-term care: A versatile wealth protection weapon for financial professionals
By Pat Foley, CLU, ChFC
(LifeHealthPro)

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#LIAM16

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Indexed Annuity Sales Fall Just Short of Record

Indexed Annuity Sales Fall Just Short of Record
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Wink, Inc. Releases 2nd Quarter, 2016 Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales Results

Wink, Inc. Releases 2nd Quarter, 2016 Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales Results
(Wink)

SECOND QUARTER 2016 NON-VARIABLE DEFERRED ANNUITY SALES

SECOND QUARTER 2016 NON-VARIABLE DEFERRED ANNUITY SALES
By Sheryl J. Moore
(Wink)

Yellen says case for raising rates has strengthened in recent months

Yellen says case for raising rates has strengthened in recent months
By Jeff Cox
(MSN Money)

'5 Proven Ways to Reach Stuck Consumers'

LIMRA releases '5 Proven Ways to Reach Stuck Consumers' for Life Insurance Awareness Month
(LIMRA)

Allianz FMO Proposes FINRA-Style Oversight of Insurance Agents

Allianz FMO Proposes FINRA-Style Oversight of Insurance Agents
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

DOL Defends Fiduciary Rule Authority to Federal Judge

DOL Defends Fiduciary Rule Authority to Federal Judge
By Ryan Rainey
(Morning Consult)

Tough Questioning In DOL Rule Injunction Hearing

Tough Questioning In DOL Rule Injunction Hearing
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Retirement Confidence Has Stalled Out: How To Jumpstart It

Retirement Confidence Has Stalled Out: How To Jumpstart It
By Richard Eisenberg
(Forbes)

Why older Americans are working through their golden years

Why older Americans are working through their golden years
By Lisa Du
(MSN)

Your Clients: Less Financially Literate Than You Think

Your Clients: Less Financially Literate Than You Think
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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New Retirement Survey: Americans’ Top Three Retirement Fears

New Retirement Survey: Americans’ Top Three Retirement Fears

(IALC)

This simple retirement spending strategy takes on the 4% rule

Check out this interesting concept to see if it may be suitable for your clients.
- AAAE

This simple retirement spending strategy takes on the 4% rule
By Mary Beth Franklin
(InvestmentNews)

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Annuities are insurance products designed to meet long-term needs for retirement income, and they provide guarantees against the loss of principal and credited interest, and offer the reassurance of a death benefit for noted beneficiaries. See product terms and conditions for specific details. For information on how different types of annuities work, including benefits, fees, terms and limitations, please contact your financial professional.

New Allianz Life Study Shows Strong Interest for Financial Solutions that Offer Opportunity for Increasing Income

New Allianz Life Study Shows Strong Interest for Financial Solutions that Offer Opportunity for Increasing Income
Allianz Life

LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute Predicts Indexed Annuity Sales to Exceed $60 billion in 2016

LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute Predicts Indexed Annuity Sales to Exceed $60 billion in 2016
LIMRA

IRI Issues First-Quarter 2016 Annuity Sales Report

IRI Issues First-Quarter 2016 Annuity Sales Report
By NAFA Staff
(Annuity Outlook Magazine)

Designed to produce: How to create the best workspace

Designed to produce: How to create the best workspace
By Kristen Beckman
(LifeHealthPro)

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Only 21% of us 'very confident' we can retire comfortably

Only 21% of us 'very confident' we can retire comfortably
By Robert Powell
(USA Today)

Social Security Bill Would Raise Retirement Age, Slow COLAs

Social Security Bill Would Raise Retirement Age, Slow COLAs
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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