In Changing Retirement Landscape, Annuities Help Employers and their Employees Meet Financial Goals
Read moreEarlier this month, General Motors was at the center of some controversy when the automaker unveiled that it would be converting its pension payment plan for 1…
Jobs Today Affect Retirement Tomorrow
Read moreBehind this short term struggle for jobs lies an even more serious long term demon: the need to amass adequate retirement savings, especially in light of the f…
Don’t count on an inheritance to boost retirement savings fund, study finds
Read moreAs the United States faces increasingly uncertain economic times and employment outlook, working adults can no longer count on an inheritance to boost their re…
The Future of Social Security
Read moreA new government report says Social Security reserves could be exhausted by 2033. You can read more about the report in a Wall Street Journal article from Mond…
Are Small Business Owners Prepared for Retirement?
Read moreNew research from The American College, the nation's largest non-profit educational institution devoted to financial services, reveals that in addition to not …
How Health Reform Could Impact your Retirement Plans
Read moreRegardless of your views on the 2010 health reform law, there are some specific provisions that may impact how those approaching retirement plan for their heal…
Treasury Easing its Rules on Annuities for Retirement Plans
Read moreIn an effort to increase retirement security for Americans, the Treasury has announced proposed easing of its rules on annuities for retirement plans.
Our Aging Workforce
Read moreBy Wade H. Mayo, President, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, member of the National Life GroupLast month Fortune ran an article about how our workforce…
Retirement Dreams Disappear With 401(k)s
Read more60 Minutes recently re-aired a story about 401(k)s and the fact that so many nearing retirement age are actually are putting off their retirement because their…
Helping Seniors Cope with Recession-Related Financial Loss
Read moreAlthough we are still in a down economy, older Americans do have options. Moving much of your retirement savings out of risky options like the stock market to …
Community Weigh-In: What Questions Do You Ask?
Read moreWhat questions do you make sure to ask when discussing your nest egg options?
How Prepared are You for Retirement?
Read moreA recent report from the Insured Retirement Institute found that Boomers between the ages of 60-65 need advice about retirement income. Some of the statistics …
In the News: Wirehouses Warming to Indexed Annuities
Read moreIn a recent article by Investment News, it seems that wirehouses are embracing the once-criticized fixed indexed annuity market. In fact, sales of the product …
Financial State of Baby Boomer Women
Read moreA recent story from NBC News reported that Baby Boomer women are one of the least financially prepared population segments in our country right now. According …
How Annuities Can Shine in Risky Markets
Read moreSome consumers are now looking to indexed annuities as part of their retirement planning to provide balance, safety and most importantly, peace of mind. US New…
Wendy Waugman on CNBC’s Mad Money – Markets in Turmoil
Read moreOur own Wendy Waugaman of American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., discusses how to create jobs in the U.S. and how indexed annuities are one way you can f…
Understanding Available Options for Retirement
Read moreBy Kim O’Brien, NAFA President & CEOYou’ve heard the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council talk about the benefits of including indexed annuities in your reti…
Planning for Retirement in Today’s Economy
Read moreBy Kim O’Brien, NAFA President & CEOAs millions of Baby Boomers begin to march toward the next chapter of their lives, many are uncertain whether they will…