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Indexed Annuities: Potential for Growth with Some Downside Protection

U.S. annuity sales set a new record in 2023, due to investor concern with the potential for market volatility and higher interest rates that allowed insurance companies to offer more appealing withdrawal rates.

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Three Market-Moving Economic Indicators to Watch

Among all of the economic indicators released each month, three reports in particular can move the market: the Employment Situation, gross domestic product, and Personal Income and Outlays.

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The Four-Day Workweek: Is It Destiny or a Distant Dream?

Since the startling capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) first shook the world in 2023, more of us are wondering: could the four-day workweek come sooner than we thought, or is that just wishful thinking?

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What’s New for 2025?

To help you stay informed, here are five changes you can look forward to in the new year.

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Do You Have a New Year’s Resolution?

One out of three U.S. adults typically plan to make New Year’s resolutions.

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