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…
When should you retire?
Read moreWhen is your retirement date? A recent article in the Des Moines Register encourages those looking to answer this question to approach the topic with some flex…
IALC Members Answer Questions about Retirement Planning
Read moreIALC Members Wade Mayo, President and CEO of LSW, and Ron Grensteiner, President of American Equity will be answering questions about why people are turning to…
Recession Proof Retirement
Read moreMany consumers are concerned about how the uncertain economy can wreak havoc on their financial future—from having a steady income in retirement to the possibi…
Jaw Dropping Dow
Read moreUnless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few days, it would be hard to miss the volatility the market has been experiencing lately. In fact, with t…
New Study Shows Retirement Goals are Shifting
Read moreWhen it comes to retirement, what is most important to you? If you are like nearly nine in ten Americans, “saving enough to have financial peace of mind” trump…