Retire on Your Terms
Read moreRetirement planning is personal. Although there are many choices to be made and seemingly endless things to consider, sometimes talking with friends and family…
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…
Does your retirement plan account for escalating health care expenses?
Read moreAccording to a recent research study from the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI), rising medical expenses, projected to be in the hundreds of thousands of doll…
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…
At what age should you purchase an indexed annuity?
Read moreThe great thing about indexed annuities is that they are a safe, reliable retirement planning vehicle appropriate for people in a variety of life stages. Howev…
Planning for Retirement with Balance
Read moreYou don’t necessarily need to scrap your retirement dreams because of a bad economy. While many older Americans have seen their nest eggs decimated by a troubl…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…