Two Tax Questions to Ask Yourself About Retirement Planning
Read moreTax Day is just around the corner, and now is a good time to review your financial habits and goals, particularly as they relate to retirement planning. This r…
Wondering How Tax Reform Will Affect Your Retirement Savings Plans? Executive Director Jim Poolman Weighs In.
Read moreWith President Trump signing the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax reform system in more than twenty years, you may be questioning the future of your reti…
Take the Fast Track to Become a Master of Retirement: Three Hints for Playing IALC’s New Game
Read moreLast week, the IALC launched its interactive game Master of Retirement. Shocking new data points, found from IALC surveys, power the game’s questions and demon…
PART THREE – MYTH VS. FACT: The Path to Financial Diversity
Read moreIt’s hard to achieve financial diversity when you’re unsure of the tools available to you or confused by the variety of options – mutual funds, Certificate of …
Part Two – Myth vs. Fact: Lack of Portfolio Diversity Puts Retirement At Risk
Read moreWhile the stock market continues to perform well, everyone remembers the down turn in 2008. In order to protect yourself and your finances from these market sw…
New Data: Extreme Lack of Diversification Could Add to Retirement Crisis
Read moreThe retirement crisis has become a topic of conversation in the United States, and while its actualization is still widely debated, there is no doubt Americans…
Top 3 Things to Ask Your Financial Professional
Read moreKnowing how much and where to save your money is essential to leading a financially secure life. However, wrapping your head around the multitude of retirement…
The 5 W’s of a Successful Retirement
Read moreThere’s no better time than today to develop your retirement plan and consider options that may be suitable for your future. Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) can…
Retirement Savings Resolutions for the New Year
Read moreWhile getting your health into shape tops many Americans’ New Year’s resolution list, getting your finances in shape should be another goal you make in the New…
The Top 5 FIA Articles from 2016
Read more2016 was another great year for Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs). In fact, several quarters saw record-breaking sales as consumers recognize the benefits and bal…
Q&A with Retirement Expert Tom Hegna
Read moreWe recently interviewed retirement expert, Tom Hegna, and asked him some of the most commonly posed retirement questions. Here’s what he had to say.
Up Your Retirement IQ with These 3 Tips
Read moreIn order to guarantee a secure and relaxing retirement, staying informed and educated is crucial—and it is not as intimidating as people think. Here are 3 (sim…
New Data Shows Baby Boomers Have a Low Retirement IQ
Read moreWhile many Americans believe they’re retirement savvy, the average baby boomer has trouble answering even simple retirement questions. New survey data shows fo…
Watch Out For These Retirement Pitfalls
Read moreWhen it comes to retirement planning, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure you’re creating a portfolio that will provide you with lifeti…
Everything You Need To Know About FIAs
Read moreIn 2015, Fixed Index Annuities (FIAs) saw record-breaking sales, an increase of 13% just since 2014, according to the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute’s fourt…
Brexit and Your Financial Future: Top 5 Articles to Read
Read moreThe world continues to watch closely as the consequences of Brexit—Britain’s recent decision to separate from the European Union—unfolds. Financial markets in …
Panic Grows About Living Too Long, Without Enough Money to Actually Live
Read moreImagine fearing life more than death. That’s a reality many Americans face as nearly 50 percent of Americans are afraid of outliving their income or their inab…
4 Retirement Questions Job Seekers Should Ask
Read moreToo often when reviewing a job offer, we focus just on the salary or the number of vacation days. However, it’s important to evaluate the entire offer package …