Annuity vs IUL: They Are Not Competing. They Are Cooperating.

Annuity vs IUL: They Are Not Competing. They Are Cooperating.

Annuity vs IUL: They Are Not Competing. They Are Cooperating.Michael Trefel
Published on: 22/07/2026

Most comparisons of annuity vs IUL try to pick a winner. That is the wrong question. These two products serve different jobs in a retirement plan. This post clarifies which job each one does and how they work together.

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The Life Insurance Retirement Plan: The Third Bucket Most Retirement Strategies Are Missing

The Life Insurance Retirement Plan: The Third Bucket Most Retirement Strategies Are Missing

The Life Insurance Retirement Plan: The Third Bucket Most Retirement Strategies Are MissingMichael Trefel
Published on: 02/07/2026

Most retirement plans stop at the 401k and the Roth IRA. A life insurance retirement plan adds a third layer. Tax-free income with no contribution limits, no market risk, and no required distributions.

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IUL Pros and Cons: Why the Critics Are Aiming at the Wrong Target

IUL Pros and Cons: Why the Critics Are Aiming at the Wrong Target

IUL Pros and Cons: Why the Critics Are Aiming at the Wrong TargetMichael Trefel
Published on: 05/05/2026

IUL pros and cons: the real story is about structure, not product. Here is what most advisors miss.

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How to Build Generational Wealth: The System Most Families Never Put in Place

How to Build Generational Wealth: The System Most Families Never Put in Place

How to Build Generational Wealth: The System Most Families Never Put in PlaceMichael Trefel
Published on: 29/04/2026

Generational wealth is not about how much you accumulate. It is about the system you build around what you have. This post breaks down why most family wealth disappears and what the families who keep it do differently.

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