Financial State of Baby Boomer Women
Read moreA recent story from NBC News reported that Baby Boomer women are one of the least financially prepared population segments in our country right now. According …
How Annuities Can Shine in Risky Markets
Read moreSome consumers are now looking to indexed annuities as part of their retirement planning to provide balance, safety and most importantly, peace of mind. US New…
Wendy Waugman on CNBC’s Mad Money – Markets in Turmoil
Read moreOur own Wendy Waugaman of American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., discusses how to create jobs in the U.S. and how indexed annuities are one way you can f…
At what age should you purchase an indexed annuity?
Read moreThe great thing about indexed annuities is that they are a safe, reliable retirement planning vehicle appropriate for people in a variety of life stages. Howev…
FAQ of the Week: Is an indexed annuity truly guaranteed?
Read moreIndexed annuities are designed specifically to create the possibility of higher interest earnings than traditional fixed rate products and to protect premium (…
5 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing an Indexed Annuity
Read moreIndexed annuities offer a unique and attractive blend of safety, growth potential, tax advantages, lifetime income and liquidity. But, it’s important to unders…
Understanding Available Options for Retirement
Read moreBy Kim O’Brien, NAFA President & CEOYou’ve heard the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council talk about the benefits of including indexed annuities in your reti…
Planning for Retirement with Balance
Read moreYou don’t necessarily need to scrap your retirement dreams because of a bad economy. While many older Americans have seen their nest eggs decimated by a troubl…
Planning for Retirement in Today’s Economy
Read moreBy Kim O’Brien, NAFA President & CEOAs millions of Baby Boomers begin to march toward the next chapter of their lives, many are uncertain whether they will…
Five Myths about Indexed Annuities: Part 5
Read moreBy Jim PoolmanMyth: Indexed annuities are overly complex.Truth: The reality is that having choices is good for consumers. That being said, all fixed indexed an…
Retirement Talk among Parents and Children Taboo
Read morePlanning for retirement is on the minds of parents and their children alike. But a new survey conducted for the IALC finds that adults are reluctant to talk ab…
It’s Time to Stop One-Sided Retirement Planning
Read moreRecent years have not been easy on Baby Boomers planning for retirement. In fact, a recent AP poll says 42% of Baby Boomers surveyed said they’d delayed retire…