The New Inherited I.R.A. Rules

center>Do you know what has changed for I.R.A. beneficiaries? Provided by Jeff Gielau, ChFC New inherited I.R.A. rules took effect on January 1, 2020. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became law on that day, altering the...

Weekly Economic Update – May 10, 2021

In this week’s recap: Mixed market results as labor numbers cope with uncertainty. Presented by Jeff Gielau, ChFC, May 10, 2021 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks closed mixed last week as signs of continued economic recovery and upbeat earnings helped some sectors while...

Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional

Findings suggest that these relationships can make a difference for investors. Provided by Jeff Gielau, ChFC What is a relationship with a financial professional worth to an investor? A 2019 study by Vanguard, one of the world’s largest money managers, attempted to...

Life Insurance with Extended-Care Riders

As conventional extended-care policies grow costlier, alternatives have emerged. Provided by Jeff Gielau, ChFC The COVID-19 pandemic has changed extended-care policies. While the specific policy information varies from company to company, in general, the pandemic has...

Weekly Economic Update – May 4, 2021

In this week’s recap: Stocks struggle to find their way amid several noteworthy earnings reports from corporations. Presented by Jeff Gielau, ChFC, May 3, 2021 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks meandered around a flatline in a busy week of corporate earnings, ending the...