Stonewood Financial Blog

Taxes are going up. Now what?

Every news item out of Washington seems to include details of a new or expanded tax. And generally, American savers...

The Growing Need for Savers to Understand “Legislative Risk”

As financial professionals, we work hard to limit our clients’ exposure to risk in retirement.

What Our Authors Love Most About "The New Holistic Retirement"

We've had an incredible response to our newest book - from advisors and clients alike. So why did we write it? And what...

An Actuary’s Take: COVID-19’s Economic Impact

It doesn’t take an actuary to know today’s market is in a volatile tumble. The social distancing protocol of the...

Did the WSJ miss the difference between IUL and UL?

Today's IUL is very different - in design and use - from many of the UL products of the past. But a recent Wall Street...

Your Client’s Hidden Debt

I’m sure you run across clients who are true followers of Dave Ramsey. These clients are committed to getting debt-free...

How The New Tax Law Can Transform your Practice

In December, Congress passed a bill that could transform your practice in 2018 and beyond. I’m talking, of course,...

Are IUL Illustration Rates Too High?

There’s been a lot of chatter lately (particularly from whole life producers) about the effectiveness of AG 49. Most of...

The (Surprisingly) Low-Cost IUL Policy

We bet it’s the most common objection you hear: IUL is an expensive way to save. You’ll hear it from prospects who did...

The Great American Savings Myth

Nearly all Americans believe a myth. Every time savers look at their IRAs, they take part in the Great American Savings...