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How to Talk About Disability Insurance with Your Female Clients
A recent study found that women are especially unprepared for a work absence, highlighting the need to talk with female clients about disability insurance.
Wealth Planning & Investing
10.29.19Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes
The Real Reason Interest Rates Will Stay Low
The real reason interest rates will stay low? Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan thinks he knows the answer.
Market & Economic Perspectives
10.18.19Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes
Where Do Interest Rates Come From?
Where do interest rates come from, and what could this mean for the future?
Market & Economic Perspectives10.17.19Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes
Interest Rates: The Old Normal
Interest rates are likely transitioning to a new normal, which is different from the old normal, and we need to figure out why.
Market & Economic Perspectives10.16.19Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes
Why Are Interest Rates Trending?
Why should we care about interest rates? Because this foundation of the financial markets could be approaching a new normal.
Market & Economic Perspectives10.15.19Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes
Back to Basics: Lessons from an Investment Legend
Using knowledge, not getting emotional, diversifying, and buying low (selling high) are all ways to turn a bad time for many into a good time for you.
Market & Economic Perspectives
10.11.19Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes
What’s the Truth About Cultivating Workplace Culture?
Cultivating workplace culture can drive success at your financial advisory firm. Learn practical strategies for nurturing your community and values.
Culture & Community
10.09.19Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes
Building a True Meritocracy: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
Learn how building a true meritocracy, where the best employees can thrive, only benefits our businesses, clients, and staff.
Culture & Community
10.08.19Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes
This Is What We Do: The Value of Financial Advisors
Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan shares how a recent client visit served as a powerful reminder of the true value of financial advisors.
Market & Economic Perspectives10.02.19Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes
Retirement Plan Re-Enrollment: A Fresh Start for 401(k) Participants
Could the 401(k) participants in the plans you work with benefit from a savings do-over? Retirement plan re-enrollment may be just the opportunity they need.
The Retirement Plan Advisor
09.25.19Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes
5 Features of an Ensemble Practice
Would you define your firm’s structure as a multiadvisor firm or a true ensemble? Read about the features of an ensemble practice to see where you fit.
Marketing & Practice Management
09.17.19Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes
When Students Go Off to College: Financial Planning for Empty Nesters
These tips on financial planning for empty nesters cover powers of attorney for college students, 529 plans, UTMA accounts, and new ways to save money.
Wealth Planning & Investing
09.10.19Estimated Reading Time: 8 Minutes
