1. For Financial Planners, This Is One The Most Important Stories Of The Year
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Wade Pfau on Friday explained why the 4% “safe” withdrawal rate being relied on by many of the nation’s top financial planning professionals may not really be so safe for retirees. An ...

2. Israel, Iran, and Scenario Modeling
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Like it or not, every time Americans visit the gas pump, we experience the influence of Middle East affairs. Analyst estimates put the risk premium in oil prices as high as $20 per barrel, meaning that ...