The Great Wealth Transfer: What Families Need to Know Before the Money Arrives

The Great Wealth Transfer: What Families Need to Know Before the Money Arrives

The Great Wealth Transfer: What Families Need to Know Before the Money ArrivesMichael Trefel
Published on: 19/08/2026

An estimated $124 trillion is moving from Baby Boomers to the next generation over the coming decades. Most families receiving it are unprepared. This post breaks down what the Great Wealth Transfer means and how to be ready for it.

Generational Wealth
Fixed Index Annuity: The Retirement Tool That Grows With the Market Without Losing When It Falls

Fixed Index Annuity: The Retirement Tool That Grows With the Market Without Losing When It Falls

Fixed Index Annuity: The Retirement Tool That Grows With the Market Without Losing When It FallsMichael Trefel
Published on: 11/08/2026

Most people have heard of annuities but few understand what a fixed index annuity actually does. It grows with a market index, protects your principal, and can guarantee income for life. This post breaks down how it works in plain language.

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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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