Ponzi schemes have defrauded individuals for centuries, with the Madoff scheme highlighting their impact in 2008. This course helps financial professionals identify Ponzi schemes, offers guidance for assisting clients who have suffered losses, and discusses U.S. Tax Court cases where taxpayers seek to recover losses.
Retirement planning is a top financial priority, and consumers need self-directed options to accumulate and distribute funds efficiently. The insurance industry offers variable annuities for this purpose. This course covers the design, function, benefits, costs, limitations, and tax treatment of variable annuities, along with their investment options and techniques for retirement income distribution.