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…
5 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing an Indexed Annuity
Read moreIndexed annuities offer a unique and attractive blend of safety, growth potential, tax advantages, lifetime income and liquidity. But, it’s important to unders…
Five Myths about Indexed Annuities: Part 4
Read moreAll financial vehicles have to cover the provider’s sales and marketing expenses. Over time, the margins built into an annuity to cover commissions are not nec…
Five Myths about Indexed Annuities: Part 3
Read moreBy Jim PoolmanMyth: Indexed annuities impose uncharacteristically high surrender feesTruth: Surrender charges, which limit liquidity to an extent, are clearly …
Five Myths about Indexed Annuities: Part 2
Read moreThere are many unique benefits to indexed annuities that make them an important part of any balanced financial plan. More specifically, indexed annuities offer…
Five Myths about Indexed Annuities: Part 1
Read moreIf you’ve read anything about indexed annuities, chances are pretty good that not everything you’ve read is true. Each day this week, we will tackle a common m…
Features of Fixed Indexed Annuities
Read moreWhen planning for retirement, your options can seem overwhelming. The good news is, there are many great products available for people in varying stages of sav…
Retirement Talk among Parents and Children Taboo
Read morePlanning for retirement is on the minds of parents and their children alike. But a new survey conducted for the IALC finds that adults are reluctant to talk ab…
Illinois Securities Department Order in the Matter of Senior Financial Strategies, Inc.
Read moreThe Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) strongly adheres to the highest marketing standards and in ethical and fair sales practices for the products that…
It’s Time to Stop One-Sided Retirement Planning
Read moreRecent years have not been easy on Baby Boomers planning for retirement. In fact, a recent AP poll says 42% of Baby Boomers surveyed said they’d delayed retire…
Giving Indexed Annuities a Fair Shake
Read moreModerating risk and reward is an important part of building a sound financial plan, but it’s often easier said than done, especially in difficult financial tim…