4 Small Ways to Save Big
Read moreWhen it comes to saving for retirement, starting early is key. And while putting money away can seem like a huge and daunting task, it doesn’t always require m…
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…
5 Things You Need to Know About FIAs
Read moreAn easy guide to the 5 things you should know about Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs).
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…
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.
The 20th Anniversary of Fixed Index Annuities
Read moreThis week Fixed Index Annuities (FIAs) reached a milestone – their 20th anniversary! On February 15th, 1995, Fixed Index Annuities were first introduced to con…
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…
Securing Your Retirement Version of ‘Happily Ever After’
Read moreFinances can make or break a relationship. Whether it’s deciding who picks up the check on the first date to who will pay the bills, it’s important to have an …
Save now, See the World Later
Read moreRetirees often look forward to spending time with their families, enjoying leisure activities, and for a majority of Americans – travel.Though many Americans p…
Annuity Riders Protect Aging Seniors
Read moreThere is a misconception that when an annuity is purchased it is impossible to access your money until the annuity is fully matured, which may discourage consu…
Why Uncapped Does Not Mean Unlimited
Read moreAn important point to keep in mind about these new product offerings is that “uncapped” does not mean “unlimited”. A volatility controlled index shifts assets …
The Changing Price Tag on Healthcare?
Read moreWith both health care costs and life expectancy continuing to rise, many Americans are forced to commit more of their financial resources to health care plans.…
Indexed Annuity Leadership Council Open Letter to the Editor of AARP Magazine
Read moreMay 22, 2014Indexed Annuity Leadership Council Open Letter to the Editor of AARP MagazineDear Editor:We recently read the financial planning article by Allan R…
4 Savvy Saver Tips
Read moreBy Ellie Kay, Personal Finance ExpertHow would you like to live debt free, take vacations and live in a comfortable home? My husband and I were able to dig out…