5 Myths About Fixed Indexed Annuities You Should Ignore
Read moreBy: Laura AdamsMore myths swirl around annuities than any other financial product. Some of the confusion is due to the fact that annuities have changed over th…
Securing Your Retirement Version of ‘Happily Ever After’
Read moreFinances can make or break a relationship. Whether it’s deciding who picks up the check on the first date to who will pay the bills, it’s important to have an …
Employee Retirement Income Security Act Faces Scrutiny in a Changing Retirement Landscape
Read moreA recent Pensions and Liability article on ERISA explored the 40-year history of the law that was supposed to protect consumers, but is now motivating employer…
New Study Shows One-Third of Americans Have Zero Retirement Savings, Why?
Read moreThirty-six percent of people in the U.S. have no retirement savings, according to a recent study conducted by Bankrate.com. This includes 26 percent of adults …
Save now, See the World Later
Read moreRetirees often look forward to spending time with their families, enjoying leisure activities, and for a majority of Americans – travel.Though many Americans p…
Annuity Riders Protect Aging Seniors
Read moreThere is a misconception that when an annuity is purchased it is impossible to access your money until the annuity is fully matured, which may discourage consu…
The Changing Price Tag on Healthcare?
Read moreWith both health care costs and life expectancy continuing to rise, many Americans are forced to commit more of their financial resources to health care plans.…
John Jamieson from Daily Finance talks retirement preparedness: Part II
Read moreThe Indexed Annuity Leadership Council recently interviewed DailyFinance contributor John Jamieson on preparing for retirement, the importance of a balanced po…
John Jamieson from Daily Finance talks retirement preparedness: Part I
Read moreThe Indexed Annuity Leadership Council recently interviewed DailyFinance contributor, John Jamieson on preparing for retirement, the importance of a balanced p…
Young Professionals: Save Early, Retire in Style
Read moreIt is never too early to start saving. As college graduates become young professionals and enter the workforce, developing savvy saving habits early on can set…
The New Age of Retirement and How to Prepare: Tips from Kiplinger
Read moreAn interview on the changing face of retirement with Susan Garland, editor of Kiplinger’s Retirement ReportThe Indexed Annuity Leadership Council recently sat …
The biggest risk to your retirement? Unrealistic expectations.
Read moreWhile many people approaching retirement have actively adjusted their retirement plan to take into account recent economic uncertainty and market volatility, f…
Recent Study Shows Americans are $6.8 Trillion Behind Necessary Retirement Savings
Read moreMany people across the country are experiencing lifestyle changes due to a lack of sufficient retirement savings. Many lost their jobs in the aftermath of the …
Get a “Money Buddy”
Read moreBy Ellie Kay, Retirement ExpertMany people would rather babysit teething triplets than set up a spending plan for their monthly income. But paying attention to…
Note to the Sandwich Generation: Plan ahead to support family members
Read moreNew research from Merrill Lynch and research firm Age Wave finds that baby boomers are experiencing and fulfilling increasing demands on their time and finance…
Increasing the Debt Ceiling Impacts You Now … and Later
Read moreIn the aftermath of the first government shutdown in 17 years, economists are bandying about a number of staggering figures to show the obscene cost government…
IALC In the News: Is your family putting your finances at risk?
Read moreIALC member and President of American Equity, Ron Grensteiner has recently been featured in the news discussing the possible impact that family matters can hav…
Red, White & Scammed: Q&A with Personal Finance Expert Ellie Kay
Read moreIn today's video blog, Ellie Kay answers your questions about whether some of the "opportunities" available to American consumers are in fact a good deal or ju…