In March we read about the Federal Funds rate dropping to .25%. About that same time, we started seeing carriers announce many changes to their product portfolios. So, the obvious question is, what is the relationship, if any, between the two?...
Given the current economic climate, some insureds may be seeking ways to supplement their income by using their life insurance policy as a source of cash flow. It is important to recognize that taking loans can have unintended risks, such as taking too heavy a...
Because the product marketplace is in constant flux, it is always critical to have many tools in your toolbox in order to fulfill any potential client need. Perhaps one of the most useful and sophisticated features on the LifeTrends website is the multi-benchmark option....
If you have a client who is ready to make a one-time payment on a life insurance policy, you’ll want to make sure they keep all the tax advantages that life insurance policy has to offer. Many policies that are paid for with a substantial...
It’s the end of the decade, and we thought it appropriate to wistfully look back to see where the ‘twenty-teens’ have brought us. Let’s first remember that when those years started, our industry was recovering from the 2008 financial crisis. LifeTrends launched in 2011, just...