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…
Helping You Keep Your Retirement Resolutions
Read moreWhen it comes to saving for retirement, many Americans are falling short. According to a recent study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, more than…
Giving the Gift of Security
Read moreAs we spend more time with loved ones over the coming weeks, it’s worthwhile to take some time and consider whether the family members and friends who are begi…
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.
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…
Millennials say they want to save for retirement, but a third aren’t doing it
Read moreNearly one in three millennials have no money saved for retirement, and a quarter of millennials – people between the ages of 18 and 34 – report owing more mon…
Time for Ferris Bueller to Consider an FIA
Read moreThough it may seem unbelievable, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off came out in theaters 30 years ago today (June 11), making Matthew Broderick’s character about 48 year…
The Changing Face of Retirement
Read moreThe Indexed Annuity Leadership Council unveiled a new initiative that examines the widely varying retirement experience across America. The project, the Changi…
Top 3 Common Retirement Mistakes
Read moreOn the surface, transitioning to retirement means spending your days on the golf course or on the beach instead of in the office. But failing to prepare for re…
5 Best Reads on Retirement
Read more2014 was a big year in retirement news and research, from women’s retirement savings still lagging behind men’s to LGBT Baby Boomers and soon-to-be-retirees co…
Study: Boomers Still Not Prepared for Retirement
Read moreFinancial forecasters and retirement experts have warned about the looming retirement crisis in America and one thing is abundantly clear: many Americans are n…
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…
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…
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…
How can I prepare for the “Fiscal Cliff?”
Read moreWith huge spending cuts hitting Americans at the same time as tax hikes, the economy could contract, resulting in a recession and subsequent market volatility.…
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'…