There is no silver bullet when it comes to retirement planning. My most successful retirement clients — wealthy or not — knew that a comfortable retirement would be built around a combination of ...

Many options are available when planning for retirement. Two popular options are life insurance retirement plans (LIRPs) and indexed universal life (IUL) insurance. Both offer a blend of life ...

When planning for retirement, financial decisions must balance security, growth, and tax savings. The Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP) is a lesser-known yet powerful tool for retirement planning.

Using a life insurance policy with a cash value can provide another income stream during retirement. However, this is a more complex form of retirement saving that you’ll want to approach carefully.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Without the right protection in place, even the most well-crafted retirement ...

Wealthy clients whose income excludes them from some familiar retirement plans have another choice for money later in life, one that offers distinct tax advantages but requires care in setting up. A ...

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When the Tax Reform Act of 1986 became law, most financial professionals saw what they had lost—deductions, shelters, and loopholes. A few saw something entirely different. Buried deep in that ...

It’s not easy thinking about retirement. Making the right choices now may ease you into your golden years. Choosing a life insurance retirement plan plays a role in your long-term financial strategy.