Recent Study Shows Americans are $6.8 Trillion Behind Necessary Retirement Savings
Read moreMany people across the country are experiencing lifestyle changes due to a lack of sufficient retirement savings. Many lost their jobs in the aftermath of the …
Is divorce in your retirement plan?
Read moreThe retirement landscape that Boomers face is vastly different than that of their parents. Gone are the days of pensions, a career ending in one’s early sixtie…
Get a “Money Buddy”
Read moreBy Ellie Kay, Retirement ExpertMany people would rather babysit teething triplets than set up a spending plan for their monthly income. But paying attention to…
Note to the Sandwich Generation: Plan ahead to support family members
Read moreNew research from Merrill Lynch and research firm Age Wave finds that baby boomers are experiencing and fulfilling increasing demands on their time and finance…
What do your favorite celebrity finance experts think about indexed annuities?
Read moreIn a recent article in the New York Times, Jean Chatzky, the financial editor for NBC’s Today Show, offered some insight into how deferred annuity products lik…
Increasing the Debt Ceiling Impacts You Now … and Later
Read moreIn the aftermath of the first government shutdown in 17 years, economists are bandying about a number of staggering figures to show the obscene cost government…
Half-Price Living
Read moreCould you live on just half of your current household income? I’ve posed this question to hundreds of families and overall they say learning to live on less co…
IALC In the News: Is your family putting your finances at risk?
Read moreIALC member and President of American Equity, Ron Grensteiner has recently been featured in the news discussing the possible impact that family matters can hav…
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…
Recession Proof Retirement
Read moreMany consumers are concerned about how the uncertain economy can wreak havoc on their financial future—from having a steady income in retirement to the possibi…
Jaw Dropping Dow
Read moreUnless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few days, it would be hard to miss the volatility the market has been experiencing lately. In fact, with t…
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…
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…