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…
Increased Life Expectancy Leads to a Decrease in Payout Rates
Read moreWith current rates being “low,” they may seem befuddled when asked to consider purchasing an annuity. I explain that today’s rates are not low. In fact, I beli…
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…
Planning for Retirement: Recent Graduates
Read moreAlthough graduating from college comes with an array of emotions and excitement, it’s important to take time to think about your career path and the ways you c…
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…
Answering Retirement’s Most FAQs
Read moreThe Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) compiled and answered some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to planning for retirement.
Three Ways to Minimize the Tax Burden on Retirement Income
Read moreTax day is coming up in just a few weeks and while tax filing will never be fun, some planning now can make a big impact down the road when it comes to dealing…
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…
MyRA: One Year Later
Read moreA year after the initial launch of MyRA, we take a look at what’s happened since the announcement and its progress in its first year.
Fixed Indexed Annuity Riders Made Simple
Read moreUnsure if an FIA will fit your retirement plan? In the video Using Annuity Riders in Retirement, personal finance expert and author Laura Adams provides a simp…
Be Physically and Fiscally Healthier in the New Year
Read moreWhen you follow certain habits, making wise health and wealth decisions will become automatic. Which habits can you to try and implement in your daily routine …
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 …
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…
What’s the Key to Meeting New Year’s Financial Resolutions? Setting Attainable Goals
Read moreAccording to the 2013 Fidelity Resolutions Study, the number of people making financial resolutions is at an all-time high and almost half of the survey respon…
It doesn’t have to be this way
Read moreOne of the ways that many investors have chosen to add some balance to their financial plans, particularly in risky markets, is to consider a fixed indexed ann…
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…
The very low risk of insurance company bankruptcy
Read moreWhen purchasing a financial product, one of the most important aspects to consider is the financial strength of the company from which you purchase the product…