NCPW: How planning for retirement can be empowering, not frightening
Read moreMarch celebrates National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money …
Women’s History Month and the State of Retirement Preparedness for Women
Read moreWomen's History Month is a time to look back at the vital role women have played throughout history. In every industry, women are natural leaders and change ma…
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…
The Benefits of Filing Taxes Early
Read moreTax season has officially started and if you’re an early bird looking ahead to April, you might have already started filing your 2018 taxes. Regardless where y…
A Retirement Recipe for a Hearty Turkey Day
Read moreComing to you from the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) is a new recipe to add to your Thanksgiving menu. We all have our Thanksgiving favorites, from…
Protect Your Financial Plan by Avoiding These Retirement Pitfalls
Read moreWith just a few months left in the year, National Financial Planning Month is a great time to take charge of your retirement saving strategy. Some of the most …
Discover 3 Ways to Bridge the Gender Savings Gap On International Women’s Day 2018
Read moreAs we celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements this International Women’s Day, the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) wa…
IALC Q1 2018 Newsletter
Read moreComing Soon: America's WorkforceNext month, the IALC will release findings from its study of retirement readiness by industry and occupation. Stay tuned …
What City Fits Your Retirement Soul and Budget
Read moreCan’t decide where you should retire? Take our quiz and discover what city may just be the perfect fit based on your interests
Three Ways to Help Americans Save More for Retirement
Read moreOne in five Americans have absolutely nothing saved for retirement.That’s according to new data released in October by the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (…
PART THREE – MYTH VS. FACT: The Path to Financial Diversity
Read moreIt’s hard to achieve financial diversity when you’re unsure of the tools available to you or confused by the variety of options – mutual funds, Certificate of …
Part Two – Myth vs. Fact: Lack of Portfolio Diversity Puts Retirement At Risk
Read moreWhile the stock market continues to perform well, everyone remembers the down turn in 2008. In order to protect yourself and your finances from these market sw…
New Data: Extreme Lack of Diversification Could Add to Retirement Crisis
Read moreThe retirement crisis has become a topic of conversation in the United States, and while its actualization is still widely debated, there is no doubt Americans…
Top 3 Things to Ask Your Financial Professional
Read moreKnowing how much and where to save your money is essential to leading a financially secure life. However, wrapping your head around the multitude of retirement…
The 5 W’s of a Successful Retirement
Read moreThere’s no better time than today to develop your retirement plan and consider options that may be suitable for your future. Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) can…
3 Simple Ways to Save for Retirement
Read moreSummer is here, and the future is brighter than ever. If you are busy planning, saving and budgeting for a summer vacation, use these tips to make the most out…
4 Ways to Save For Retirement While Paying Off Student Loans
Read moreWhile it can be tempting to simply pay off your college debt and skip saving for a retirement several decades away, prioritizing paying off college loans can e…
A Special Note to Women: Part 2
Read moreIn my previous post, A Special Note to Women: Part 1, I highlighted Dr. David Babbel’s five significant hurdles that are facing American women and their retire…