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Are Longevity Income Annuities The New Pension?

In a recent MarketWatch article, a relatively new annuity product idea is discussed in terms of replacing pension income in retirement. I believe we will see this product more and more in the coming years and it may even be added as an option within 401(k) plans.

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Financial Rules of Thumb: Harm or Help?

I come across a lot of averages and rules of thumb in the financial planning profession. While they can be helpful at times, they can also be dangerously wrong. As a non-financial example, the average depth of the Chesapeake Bay is 21 feet. That’s interesting information, but hardly useful if you are going to navigate a large vessel through its waters.

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Quantifying the Value of Financial Planning Advice

One of the largest obstacles financial advisors have is explaining what we do and how it benefits clients. Most of the advice that is delivered is intangible, making it difficult to quantify the value of that advice. Several recent studies, which attempt to provide more definition around this, have been summarized by Michael Kitces into the following one page summary.

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