How to Weather the Storm in Volatile Markets: Takeaways from IALC’s Event
Read moreOn April 20th, the IALC hosted a panel event in DC, “Weathering the Storm: Navigating Volatile Markets,” aimed at facilitating discussion about savings and fin…
4 Ways to Save For Retirement While Paying Off Student Loans
Read moreWhile it can be tempting to simply pay off your college debt and skip saving for a retirement several decades away, prioritizing paying off college loans can e…
Helping You Keep Your Retirement Resolutions
Read moreWhen it comes to saving for retirement, many Americans are falling short. According to a recent study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, more than…
The Top Three FIA Articles from 2015
Read more2015 was a big year for Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs). From FIAs having their highest sales to-date to millennials displaying an increasing interest in the pr…
Giving the Gift of Security
Read moreAs we spend more time with loved ones over the coming weeks, it’s worthwhile to take some time and consider whether the family members and friends who are begi…
A Special Note to Women: Part 1
Read moreWhile we all face risk with our retirement income, overall, women are subject to more financial risks than men, especially in their later years. Women have sev…
7 Retirement Tips for National Save for Retirement Week
Read moreIn honor of National Save for Retirement Week, check out these 7 tips to make planning for retirement easier.
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).
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…
Planning for Retirement: Recent Graduates
Read moreAlthough graduating from college comes with an array of emotions and excitement, it’s important to take time to think about your career path and the ways you c…
Top 3 Common Retirement Mistakes
Read moreOn the surface, transitioning to retirement means spending your days on the golf course or on the beach instead of in the office. But failing to prepare for re…
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…
Prepared for Retirement? Higher Education Professionals Are
Read moreAccording to a new Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association survey, higher education faculty is better prepared for retirement than the general population – se…