Statement: Jim Poolman, Executive Director, Indexed Annuity Leadership Council
Read moreThe Department of Labor has concluded an unprecedented short and significantly flawed rulemaking process, resulting in a final rule that will harm retirement s…
Letter from IALC Opposing the DOL Fiduciary rule
Read moreRead IALC's response to the Department of Labor’s regulatory package published on November 3, 2023.
IALC Statement Regarding Department of Labor’s Latest Fiduciary Rule Nov. 1, 2023
Read moreThe Department of Labor’s latest fiduciary rule is a disappointing and unnecessary proposal that shows an alarming misunderstanding of the value of fixed index…
5 Tools to Help with Long-term Retirement Planning
Read moreTime is our greatest asset when it comes to planning our retirement futures. And what you think you want for yourself now can change with age, experience, and …
Unlocking the power of Fixed Indexed Annuities: your guide to secure retirement planning
Read moreThe modern-day retiree portfolio has its work cut out for it. As Americans live longer, they are dealing with ever-increasing healthcare costs. In addition, li…
How 2023 may impact your retirement savings—and how FIAs can help
Read moreMany outside factors impact our ability to save and make money, and retirement savings are typically wrapped up into products that are affected by positive and…
How to reign in your retirement future Part 2: Full-time employees
Read morePart one of our “reigning in retirement” series focused on the growth of the gig economy and tips for freelancers and entrepreneurs. But did you know that full…
How to reign in your retirement future Part 1: Freelancers and entrepreneurs
Read moreThe workplace has been steadily evolving. While the pandemic and other socio-economic factors trigger sudden workforce trends such as The Great Resignation, ot…
The upside to rising interest rates: adding annuities to your retirement savings plan
Read moreFor anyone who is following economic news—you might be feeling concerned. Inflationary rates are at the highest annual rate in 40 years, and Q2 GDP reports sho…
IALC’s Retirement 2022 Survival Guide: The Three Things to Know About FIAs
Read morePlanning your retirement and finances for 2022? Doing your research about the best retirement solutions can be difficult. Heavy retirement jargon is often used…
Concerned about market volatility? Here’s one way to protect your retirement savings.
Read moreNow that we’ve entered a bear market for the first time since 2009, many pre-retirees are likely asking questions about the impact on their retirement savings.…
Recap: What happened to the retirement landscape in 2019?
Read moreAs 2019 comes to an end, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect back on what took place in the retirement landscape during the past 12 months and how it could a…
How the New Political Landscape Impacts Retirement
Read moreLast year, our study on the state of America’s workforce showed that over one-third of workers from small businesses say that their employer is “not helpful at…
IALC Statement Regarding Appeals Court Decision to Vacate DOL Fiduciary Rule
Read moreThe Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) released the following statement in response to the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit t…
Looking for a long-term relationship? Discover how FIAs may be your answer.
Read moreThis Valentine’s Day, join the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) in spreading the love for fixed indexed annuities (FIAs). With the ability to grow and…
The Misunderstood FIA
Read moreIn recent years, we have seen an uptick in the interest of fixed indexed annuities (FIAs), but there is still a great deal of misunderstandings about this reti…
Wondering How Tax Reform Will Affect Your Retirement Savings Plans? Executive Director Jim Poolman Weighs In.
Read moreWith President Trump signing the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax reform system in more than twenty years, you may be questioning the future of your reti…