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…
Retirement Savings Resolutions for the New Year
Read moreWhile getting your health into shape tops many Americans’ New Year’s resolution list, getting your finances in shape should be another goal you make in the New…
The Top 5 FIA Articles from 2016
Read more2016 was another great year for Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs). In fact, several quarters saw record-breaking sales as consumers recognize the benefits and bal…
Q&A with Retirement Expert Tom Hegna
Read moreWe recently interviewed retirement expert, Tom Hegna, and asked him some of the most commonly posed retirement questions. Here’s what he had to say.
Up Your Retirement IQ with These 3 Tips
Read moreIn order to guarantee a secure and relaxing retirement, staying informed and educated is crucial—and it is not as intimidating as people think. Here are 3 (sim…
New Data Shows Baby Boomers Have a Low Retirement IQ
Read moreWhile many Americans believe they’re retirement savvy, the average baby boomer has trouble answering even simple retirement questions. New survey data shows fo…
Watch Out For These Retirement Pitfalls
Read moreWhen it comes to retirement planning, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure you’re creating a portfolio that will provide you with lifeti…
Everything You Need To Know About FIAs
Read moreIn 2015, Fixed Index Annuities (FIAs) saw record-breaking sales, an increase of 13% just since 2014, according to the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute’s fourt…
Panic Grows About Living Too Long, Without Enough Money to Actually Live
Read moreImagine fearing life more than death. That’s a reality many Americans face as nearly 50 percent of Americans are afraid of outliving their income or their inab…
4 Retirement Questions Job Seekers Should Ask
Read moreToo often when reviewing a job offer, we focus just on the salary or the number of vacation days. However, it’s important to evaluate the entire offer package …
How to Weather the Storm in Volatile Markets: Takeaways from IALC’s Event
Read moreOn April 20th, the IALC hosted a panel event in DC, “Weathering the Storm: Navigating Volatile Markets,” aimed at facilitating discussion about savings and fin…
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…
The Top Three FIA Articles from 2015
Read more2015 was a big year for Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs). From FIAs having their highest sales to-date to millennials displaying an increasing interest in the pr…
7 Retirement Tips for National Save for Retirement Week
Read moreIn honor of National Save for Retirement Week, check out these 7 tips to make planning for retirement easier.
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…
Beware of These Four Retirement Pitfalls
Read moreWith average life expectancies increasing, it is critical to have a thorough retirement plan that provides for adequate income to last a lifetime. To make sure…