<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none;" alt="" src="https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=319290&amp;fmt=gif">
IREAP-header

BLOG

7 min read

Social Security: Everything You Need to Know (And Why it Should Matter to You)

By Ash Brokerage on Nov 18, 2025 9:21:27 AM

Social Security is a big topic. It’s fluid, misunderstood and has a huge impact on your clients’ retirement. Even with beneficial changes in Social Security that took place in December 2024 (specifically, a repeal expected to increase benefits for more than 3,000,000 retirees), the program remains a complex benefit full of irrevocable choices for clients. And the problem is that there is not a good source of answers.

When you pose a question to the Social Security Administration, they are trained to respond to that specific question and nothing else. Unfortunately, even when we seek out advice, clients don’t get the whole story or the answers that are important to their situation.

Topics: Retirement Planning Knowledge Centers Social Security IREAP Center
1 min read

ANNOUNCING EXTRAORDINARY ESTATE PLANNING FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE: IMPACT DAY for THE INVESTMENT, RETIREMENT, ESTATE, AND ADVANCED PLANNING CENTER

By NAIFA on Oct 22, 2025 2:10:14 PM

Are your clients concerned about their estates but think they don't have "enough" to need a plan? Is the topic confusing or overwhelming to them? Many people with modest assets mistakenly believe estate planning is only for the wealthy, leading to common (and costly) misunderstandings. Join the Investment, Retirement, Estate, and Advanced Planning Center for this informative Impact Day webinar, designed to demystify the process and provide practical steps to secure their future and protect their loved ones. We will focus on the essential components of a basic plan, so you can empower your clients to take control of their legacy, regardless of their current net worth.

Topics: Estate Planning Knowledge Centers IREAP Center
3 min read

Key Takeaways from Ernst & Young’s (E&Y) “Benefits of integrating insurance products into a retirement plan 2025 update”

By Ash Brokerage on Oct 21, 2025 11:26:50 AM

“Despite having to navigate various macroeconomic, economic and social challenges, the US life insurance and retirement industry holds significant potential for growth”.

E&Y just published a continuation of a series analyzing the impacts and potential benefits of including insurance products in a retirement plan to help meet the savings and protection needs of consumers.

Topics: Retirement Planning Life Insurance & Annuities Knowledge Centers IREAP Center

Featured