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…
When should you retire?
Read moreWhen is your retirement date? A recent article in the Des Moines Register encourages those looking to answer this question to approach the topic with some flex…
IALC Members Answer Questions about Retirement Planning
Read moreIALC Members Wade Mayo, President and CEO of LSW, and Ron Grensteiner, President of American Equity will be answering questions about why people are turning to…
New Study Shows Retirement Goals are Shifting
Read moreWhen it comes to retirement, what is most important to you? If you are like nearly nine in ten Americans, “saving enough to have financial peace of mind” trump…
Indexed Annuity Sales are Up, Complaints are Down
Read moreDespite the growth in indexed annuity sales, complaints against the product have significantly decreased since 2010, according to data recently released by the…
The Best of Both Worlds
Read moreOne of the most common misconceptions about annuities is that to guarantee the monthly income payments you forego access to your principle in an emergency or t…
Why the 4% Rule Still Stands
Read moreIn light of stock market volatility, all time low interest rates, and retirees living longer, many financial experts are saying that you should reduce that 4% …
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…
Fixed Indexed Annuities: Getting Better With Age
Read moreAccording to a recent Reuters article “annuities are like flat-screen televisions. They keep getting better and cheaper. As baby boomers move into retirement, …
The Year of the Fixed Indexed Annuity
Read moreA recent LIMRA study found that 83% of fixed indexed annuity buyers reported being satisfied with their annuities and five in six would recommend annuities to …
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…