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4 Reasons to Invest in Private Commercial Real Estate

John Norris, Director of Private Wealth for CrowdStreet Advisors, explains several ways CRE may potentially strengthen portfolios.
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Why Are Fixed Annuities Breaking Sales Records?

Fixed annuities keep breaking sales records. A new MassMutual study sheds light on the topic. (Sponsored)
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Uncertainty and the Cost of Waiting

It's risky to park client money in a six-month CD betting that interest rates will rise, says Matt DiGangi of MassMutual. He offers a different strategy. (Sponsored)
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60/40 Portfolio: Perfect Storm for Retirees, Part 3

Other strategies may prove better for retirees than a 60/40 portfolio.
00:01:38

60/40 Portfolio: Perfect Storm for Retirees, Part 2

The 60/40 portfolio failed retirees in 2022, especially those who recently retired.
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60/40 Portfolio: Perfect Storm for Retirees, Part 1

Help retirees avoid sequence-of-returns risk by thinking beyond the 60/40 portfolio.
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Advantages of Opportunity Zones

John Norris, Director of Private Wealth for CrowdStreet Advisors, introduces opportunity zone funds as a way for advisors to help clients with large capital gains get attractive tax benefits by reinvesting them in real estate.
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Options for Private Commercial Real Estate Investing

John Norris, Director of Private Wealth for CrowdStreet Advisors, explains how advisors can access the private market side of commercial real estate investing.
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Divorce: What Your Clients Need, Part 3

In this final episode, divorce expert Kathy Costas explains financial advisors can help clients going through the process by setting expectations and monitoring the budget.
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Divorce: What Clients Need, Part 2

Help clients avoid these common mistakes that can result in a more contentious, expensive process, says advisor and divorce expert Kathy Costas. To view...
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Divorce: What Clients Need, Part 1

Kathy Costas, financial advisor and divorce expert, says a bulldog attorney is not what your clients need. Instead, look for this trait in a lawyer.
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Marriage and Financial Advisors

Financial advisor Bonnie A. Sewell explains why a couple should have a through financial discussion with an advisor before they get married.

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