The reduction in credit card debt during Q2 2025 appears to be a mix of seasonal behavior and early signs of a broader economic shift....

The following are some thoughts regarding the financial advisor's trust of life insurers. Financial Ratings Advisors tend to trust...

The U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities. Initially stock market futures fell, oil futures rose, and the price of gold rose. But, by the...

As of today, the United States is not officially in a recession, but several indicators suggest growing risks of one developing. Consider...

Annuity sales in the United States set record levels in 2024. This appears to be driven by relatively higher interest rates. 2025 should...

Advisors' annuity recommendations have evolved notably due to changes in market conditions, regulatory environments, and client needs....

Watching the equity markets drop last week and so far this week, I spent some time thinking, researching, and pondering how tariffs will...

In 2024, the average age of financial advisors nationwide was 56 according to Cerulli Associates. Further, 20% of advisors indicate they...

New measles numbers just came out yesterday (March 27th). Being in the business of strategy and research, I lean on facts supported by...

Insurance fraud is a major issue, costing the industry over $80 billion annually. Common types include: False claims (e.g., staged...

Thinking about the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico ….Since late January, Texas reports 259 cases, 34 hospitalizations, and one...

As of March 3, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's GDPNow model estimates a contraction of 2.8% in real GDP growth for the first...

At Pulse Logic, we work with large established companies in market research and strategy. We also have found ourselves working with small...

Creating a compelling first-round fundraising presentation is crucial for securing initial investment in your startup. An effective pitch...

In today's competitive markets, effectively communicating the benefits and applications of a product is crucial for businesses aiming to...

In today's competitive business environment, understanding the intricacies behind each  successful  and  unsuccessful  deal is vitally...

This article was generated by Chat GPT and edited by Ken Cochrane The Revolutionary Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and...

The new Department of Labor (DOL) fiduciary rules, aimed at expanding the definition of fiduciary advice under the Employee Retirement...

How reliable is financial planning software? Many advisors report they are unable to enter enough information to make reliable...

Here's this week's Pulse Survey. It's only 2 questions and we would like to hear from you. Next week we'll send and post the results....