--- title: Core Income Advisors Blog --- [![Asset 1](https://blog.coreincome.com/hubfs/Asset%201.svg)](https://blog.coreincome.com) [BACK TO COREINCOME.COM](https://www.coreincome.com) # Core Income Advisors Blog - [ALL BLOGS](https://blog.coreincome.com/all) - [Marketing](https://blog.coreincome.com/topic/marketing) - [Financial Insights](https://blog.coreincome.com/topic/financial-insights) - [Annuities](https://blog.coreincome.com/topic/annuities) - [Retirement](https://blog.coreincome.com/topic/retirement) Annuities ### [This May Be the Best Time to Buy an Annuity in 40 Years – Here's Why](https://blog.coreincome.com/best-time-to-buy-an-annuity-in-40-years) If your clients have been on the fence about purchasing an annuity, the current interest rate environment deserves their attention. coreincomemarketing Apr 29, 2026 ### [Using Life Insurance to Generate Tax-Free Income in Retirement](https://blog.coreincome.com/using-life-insurance-to-generate-tax-free-income-in-retirement) Most people take out a life insurance policy to protect the people they love in case something happens to them. But certain types of life insurance... coreincomemarketing Mar 26, 2026 ### [When Should Clients Claim Social Security Early?](https://blog.coreincome.com/when-should-clients-claim-social-security-early) For certain clients, particularly those with little risk of outliving their assets, claiming benefits earlier can result in higher lifetime wealth,... coreincomemarketing Jan 30, 2026 ### [Fair Market Value of Annuities: Explained](https://blog.coreincome.com/fair-market-value-of-annuities-explained) Fair market value is a foundational concept in financial planning, but when it comes to annuities, it’s often misunderstood by even the most... coreincomemarketing Oct 8, 2025 ### [What is an IMO? The Difference between an IMO, an FMO and Insurance Brokerage Explained](https://blog.coreincome.com/what-is-an-imo-the-difference-between-an-imo-an-fmo-and-insurance-brokerage-explained) Feeling lost in the jargon of IMOs, FMOs, and insurance brokerages? You’re not alone. We set out to share a few industry-built terms and their roles... coreincomemarketing Jul 31, 2025 ### [What's the Best Annuity?](https://blog.coreincome.com/whats-the-best-annuity) What's the right annuity for your client? And can you prove you're recommending the best one? coreincomemarketing Jul 14, 2025 ### [Using Life Insurance to Cover Long-Term Care Costs](https://blog.coreincome.com/using-life-insurance-to-cover-long-term-care-costs) For older clients and those who intend to pass assets on to the next generation, purchasing a life policy with a long-term care rider is a good... coreincomemarketing May 1, 2025 ### [Actuary Lab: How our Risk Management Tools Help Financial Advisors](https://blog.coreincome.com/actuary-lab-how-our-risk-management-tools-help-financial-advisors) Our suite of risk management tools designed to help advisors enhance their retirement planning strategies and navigate client portfolios with... Dan Slater Feb 28, 2025 ### [Risk Management 101: A Guide for Financial Advisors](https://blog.coreincome.com/risk-management-101-a-guide-for-financial-advisors) In this article, we’ll break down the fundamentals of risk management, explore key strategies, and discuss how Core Income’s actuarial expertise can... coreincomemarketing Feb 27, 2025 ### [What is an Actuary–and What Role Do They Play in Financial Planning?](https://blog.coreincome.com/what-is-an-actuary-and-what-role-do-they-play-in-financial-planning) In the insurance world, actuaries calculate the premiums that policyholders must pay for coverage and ensure sufficient reserves are set aside to... coreincomemarketing Feb 26, 2025 [1](https://blog.coreincome.com/page/1) [2](https://blog.coreincome.com/page/2) ... [3](https://blog.coreincome.com/page/3) ### Stay in touch! Sign up to receive timely articles and educational resources backed by data and actuarial expertise delivered straight to your inbox. ![Core Income Logo](https://blog.coreincome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Core%20Income%20Logo-1.png?width=208&height=49&name=Core%20Income%20Logo-1.png) **© 2026 Core Income Advisors** All rights reserved | [Privacy Policy](https://www.coreincome.com/privacy-policy)