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…
New Study Shows Retirement Goals are Shifting
Read moreWhen it comes to retirement, what is most important to you? If you are like nearly nine in ten Americans, “saving enough to have financial peace of mind” trump…
Preparing for Escalating Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Read moreA recent Associated Press article reported that the average retired couple is facing $220,000 in medical bills during retirement. If that number astounds you, …
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…
It doesn’t have to be this way
Read moreOne of the ways that many investors have chosen to add some balance to their financial plans, particularly in risky markets, is to consider a fixed indexed ann…
Does your retirement plan include guaranteed income?
Read moreIn the face of market volatility, increasingly rare pensions, and a growing concern that they may outlive their retirement savings, consumers are desperate for…
How Younger Americans Differ in their Approach to Retirement
Read moreIs there a silver-lining to all of the economic turmoil Americans have faced in the past few years? One could argue that it taught younger Americans an importa…
The very low risk of insurance company bankruptcy
Read moreWhen purchasing a financial product, one of the most important aspects to consider is the financial strength of the company from which you purchase the product…
Supporting World Alzheimer’s Month: Educate Yourself and Plan Accordingly
Read moreSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month. Around the globe individuals, corporations and organizations are providing information and education to raise awareness a…