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The most inherent benefit of life insurance is providing peace of mind and financial protection for your loved ones with a funded estate plan. But some life insurance policies offer additional financial advantages that can be leveraged beyond the death benefit — including loans.

Businesses all over the country have worked tirelessly to adjust to the “new normal” and the lingering impacts caused by the pandemic. But just as some owners may have found some stable footing, the ongoing rise in inflation has once again forced companies to reevaluate their budgets and business models.

Building and maintaining a book of business as a rising financial professional can feel like a mountain to climb, particularly in a crowded environment.

The Insurance-Backed Line of Credit (IBLOC) offers financial professionals and their clients a way to create liquidity while preserving wealth. In ThinkAdvisor webinar, The Bancorp experts Abdbullah Rajput, Director, IBLOC Lead and John Protlich, Director, Regional Business Development Officer, take a deep dive into the IBLOC.

Many lawn care businesses are juggling a combination of consistent, increasing demand for services and an aging/shrinking workforce. For these business leaders, it’s vital to examine the business within the context of the following questions as they begin to plan for the future and determine if acquisition is the best course of action.

As we near a full year since this issue began, The Bancorp takes a look at one of the hardest hit industries — construction — and forecasts what business owners may be able to expect as the shortage continues, as well as how to navigate the situation until it is a thing of the past.

Service to others is a unifying force that brings people together. It can take many forms, whether it be participating in local community service or serving your country, service means rising to the occasion for others.

Volatile financial markets have become a concern for financial professionals and their clients alike. Over the past several months, critical economic indicators and geopolitical events have generated a “perfect storm” of uncertainty in global markets.

Abdullah Rajput, Director, IBLOC Lead and John Profitlich, Director, Regional Business Development Officer, offer insight and suggestions to help financial professionals and their clients better understand the uses and benefits of an IBLOC so they can make better financial decisions.

There is no question that small business owners have been through a tumultuous time over the past few years. Through the hardships brought on by the pandemic and its ongoing economic and social impact, business owners have dealt with unparalleled pressure to remain resilient and determined to sustain and grow their companies.

There are more than 70 million baby boomers in the United States who are at or near retirement age, and about 70% are expected to enter some type of assisted living facility (ALF) in the future. This, coupled with the fact that Americans are living longer, has prompted many older Americans to turn to ALFs to serve their needs, which has generally driven remarkable growth in the industry.

For years, Congress debated the need for a bill that would strengthen and reinforce America’s deteriorating infrastructure. On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed a historic $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal, titled the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” into law.