New Year’s Resolution for 2018: Become a Master of Retirement
Read moreWith the new year around the corner, have you started making a list of 2018 resolutions? No matter your answer, the IALC suggests adding one to your list: beco…
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 …
Teacher’s Retirement Q&A on Fixed Index Annuities
Read moreAs educators across the country go back to school for another year, it’s a good time to give some thought to what life should be like for teachers once they’re…
IALC Glossary: Explaining Annuity Jargon
Read moreEvery industry has its own language, and it’s no different for retirement planning. Understanding this sometimes confusing language is crucial as you begin mak…
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…
The Upside of Tax Season
Read moreAnnuities, in particular, are attractive to many consumers from the standpoint of tax deferral because—unlike other tax-deferred accounts, such as 401(k)s and …
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…
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…
Does your retirement plan include guaranteed income?
Read moreIn the face of market volatility, increasingly rare pensions, and a growing concern that they may outlive their retirement savings, consumers are desperate for…