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So it is coming to pass that the Oracle of Omaha is stepping down from the ship he's guided for over 60 years... how is he handling one of the largest estates in history? | Warren Buffett's 7 Nuggets of Estate Planning Wisdom | Think Advisor |

Warren Buffett's 7 Nuggets of Estate Planning Wisdom Though his fortune outstrips that of any wealth management client, Buffett’s estate planning insights are worth review.

"What Your Adult Children Wish You Knew But Are Afraid To Tell You" - a webinar for elder Americans, free from CLTC.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CLTC: What Your Adult Children Wish You Knew But Are Afraid To Tell You. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join this webinar for a revealing look at adults caring for their aging parents, and how these unpaid family caregivers are trying to manage it all. Raising their children, maintaining relationships, pursuing their careers and taking care of an aging loved one. Liz O’Donnell, Founder of Working Da...

From Think Advisor... Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman Are Not Your Retirement Planning Friends, Author Says

Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman Are Not Your Retirement Planning Friends, Author Says Planner David McKnight, author of "The Guru Gap," discusses what financial celebrities get wrong.

It's been a great ride with lately, but it's not over yet! However rates are beginning to turn around. 5-year in the 5.25% (A rated) to 5.70% (B++ rated) range, 3-year in the 4.95-5.00% (A-rated) to 5.50% (B++ rated) range, with a few carriers announcing further decreases effective later this week. Clients looking for near term guaranteed returns should consider these rates before they fall further.

WINK: Annuity sales set more records in Q4, break $100B |

Annuity sales set more records in Q4, break $100B, Wink reports Total fourth quarter sales of deferred annuities were $105.4 billion, Wink, Inc. reports, up 32.9% when compared to the same period last year.

Shawn Britt of Nationwide gave an excellent presentation on advantages of various solutions. Recording available now for replay. - FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

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Put your knowledge on annuities to the test... "Quiz: How Well Do You Know Annuities?" | Think Advisor

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Annuities? | ThinkAdvisor These retirement income vehicles offer various pros and cons, and many can be tailored to a client’s needs.

While I take issue with the line "largely broken private market" PBS NewsHour does a nice job touching on the high points of challenges finding and affording the care needed by so many . 👏 | How planning for is burdening middle-class Americans

How planning for long-term care is burdening middle-class Americans Long-term care is already a huge problem in the United States, one that's growing as the baby boom population ages, and one with big financial costs. William Brangham explores the impact this is having on middle-class Americans and how they are having to rearrange their lives.

Great article pointing out potentially tumultuous tax changes set to happen even if there isn't Congressional action following the #2024 . The drop in the exemption while the most significant isn't the only here. | These Are Sunsetting in #2026. Are Your Clients Ready? | Think Advisor

These Tax Cuts Are Sunsetting in 2026. Are Your Clients Ready? | ThinkAdvisor A number of potentially far-reaching tax changes are on the horizon.

To all my colleagues... check out NAIFA-Nationaloverview of the new DOL being proposed. They did a full debrief of the proposed rule changes and specifically how they will eaffect our industry in classifying us as fiduciaries when making related recommendations for our clients.

November 15, 2023 DOL Fiduciary Debrief Join us for a members-only debrief on the DOL

Great webinar from the incredibly knowledgeable Shawn Britt at Nationwide on the myths around reimbursement vs. indemnity benefits.

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Important figures for me and my fellow professionals to keep tabs on... a not-so-great surprise in these IRS announcements is a REDUCTION in the allowable age-based premium deduction for qualified | 10 New Tax Numbers for 2024, for Life and Health Pros | Think Advisor

10 New Tax Numbers for 2024, for Life and Health Pros | ThinkAdvisor The numbers for long-term care insurance premiums moved in a surprising direction.