Brian O’Connell

Doylestown

Writer and Content Producer at Freelance

Former bond trader, best-selling business book author and writer for http://t.co/nCD1ha54gA and CBS News. Boston-born (Free Tom Brady!), raised on Wall Street.

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Articles

Cannabis Companies Struggle With Soaring Insurance Costs in 2025

2 weeks ago | mgmagazine.com | Brian O’Connell

The cannabis sector is moderating in 2025, with sales up but product prices down 10 percent, according to Hub International’s 2025 Cannabis Outlook Executive Survey. That’s a demanding scenario for industry businesses, which often struggle to find the right insurance. The Hub report notes about 75 percent of industry respondents stated their organizations “don’t have adequate insurance to protect against risks that will harm profits.
Flipping the Org Chart: The Quiet Power of Reverse Mentoring

4 weeks ago | shrm.org | Brian O’Connell

HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law. The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency, could help usher in the four-day workweek, some experts predict.
Why Fixed Index Annuities Are More Attractive Than Ever

1 month ago | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
Fixed Index Annuities Are Helping Retirees Lock In Gains

1 month ago | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
Should you get a mortgage in retirement?

2 months ago | thebeaconnewspapers.com | Brian O’Connell

Photo by Paul Kapischka | Unsplash.com Why buy a new home after retiring? You may want to downsize, move to a more agreeable climate or be closer to the grandkids.
Retire in Thailand, Home of ‘The White Lotus’

2 months ago | boomermagazine.com | Brian O’Connell

Thailand is recognized as one of the world’s top retirement destinations. Here are some factors to know before you retire in Thailand. It turns out that American retirees can not only have the same experiences as “White Lotus” travelers (minus the intrigue), but they can also wind up calling Thailand home. And while dark comedy riffs on the tension between luxury tourism and local communities, Thailand is a particularly welcoming country.
Anticipated Regulatory Changes in 2025

2 months ago | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell |Michael Santiago

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
New Report Suggests Annuities Are Rising in Retirement Plans

Mar 12, 2025 | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell |Sierra Campbell

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
Five Ways the Trump Administration Will Impact Annuities

Mar 6, 2025 | annuity.org | Brian O’Connell |Hannah Alberstadt

Annuity.org has provided reliable, accurate financial information to consumers since 2013. We adhere to ethical journalism practices, including presenting honest, unbiased information that follows Associated Press style guidelines and reporting facts from reliable, attributed sources. Our objective is to deliver the most comprehensive explanation of annuities and financial literacy topics using plain, straightforward language.
Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh delivers her blueprint for giving up booze

Jan 22, 2025 | msn.com | Brian O’Connell

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