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…
Preparing for Escalating Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Read moreA recent Associated Press article reported that the average retired couple is facing $220,000 in medical bills during retirement. If that number astounds you, …
The Best of Both Worlds
Read moreOne of the most common misconceptions about annuities is that to guarantee the monthly income payments you forego access to your principle in an emergency or t…
Why the 4% Rule Still Stands
Read moreIn light of stock market volatility, all time low interest rates, and retirees living longer, many financial experts are saying that you should reduce that 4% …
Despite Economic Recovery, Americans Still Anxious about Retirement
Read moreA recent poll by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds that despite the improvements to the economy, Americans are still feeling anxious a…
Annuities Can Help Offset Costs of Long-Term Care for Women
Read moreOne of the most important steps to preparing for a time in your life when you may no longer be able to care for yourself is to ensure that you have a source of…
CONGRESS OPENS DOOR FOR TAX-FREE RETIREMENT INCOME
Read moreIt is important to consult with a tax and/or investment advisors about whether a Roth conversion is right for you. If you are looking at a conversion to a Roth…
How Younger Americans Differ in their Approach to Retirement
Read moreIs there a silver-lining to all of the economic turmoil Americans have faced in the past few years? One could argue that it taught younger Americans an importa…
Supporting World Alzheimer’s Month: Educate Yourself and Plan Accordingly
Read moreSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month. Around the globe individuals, corporations and organizations are providing information and education to raise awareness a…
Getting close to retirement, but unsure if you can afford it?
Read moreDid you know that it takes 75% to 85% of your pre-retirement income in order to maintain your current lifestyle in retirement? What’s more—even though you don'…