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Why Retiree Confidence Just Hit a 9-Year Low (And What Actually Fixes It)

Why Retiree Confidence Just Hit a 9-Year Low (And What Actually Fixes It)

Why Retiree Confidence Just Hit a 9-Year Low (And What Actually Fixes It)Marc Johnston-Roche
Published on: 17/08/2026

Retiree confidence dropped to 61% in 2026, the lowest since 2017 — not because of the market, but planning complexity. Here is what actually helps.

Retirement Planning
Laid Off Before Retirement? How to Rebuild a Guaranteed Income Plan

Laid Off Before Retirement? How to Rebuild a Guaranteed Income Plan

Laid Off Before Retirement? How to Rebuild a Guaranteed Income PlanMarc Johnston-Roche
Published on: 10/08/2026

An unexpected layoff at 55 or older can upend a retirement plan. Learn how a pension's death-benefit gap works and how advisors rebuild a guaranteed income floor from what you already have.

Retirement Planning
Annuities vs. Bonds: Which Wins for Retirement Income in 2026?

Annuities vs. Bonds: Which Wins for Retirement Income in 2026?

Annuities vs. Bonds: Which Wins for Retirement Income in 2026?Marc Johnston-Roche
Published on: 02/08/2026

Bonds and fixed annuities both protect principal, but only one can guarantee income for life. Compare the tradeoffs for your 2026 retirement plan.

Retirement Planning
One Big Beautiful Bill: What the New Tax Rules Mean for Your Retirement Income

One Big Beautiful Bill: What the New Tax Rules Mean for Your Retirement Income

One Big Beautiful Bill: What the New Tax Rules Mean for Your Retirement IncomeMarc Johnston-Roche
Published on: 28/07/2026

Treasury is issuing new tax guidance in stages. Here's what that means for retirement income planning and where guaranteed income products fit.

Retirement Planning