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…
Why You Should Consider A FIA
Read moreIn the past, some consumers looked at Fixed Indexed Annuities, or FIAs, as “overcomplicated products,” that over-promised and under-delivered. That’s no longer…
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…
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…
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…
Fixed Indexed Annuities: Getting Better With Age
Read moreAccording to a recent Reuters article “annuities are like flat-screen televisions. They keep getting better and cheaper. As baby boomers move into retirement, …
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 …
What’s the Key to Meeting New Year’s Financial Resolutions? Setting Attainable Goals
Read moreAccording to the 2013 Fidelity Resolutions Study, the number of people making financial resolutions is at an all-time high and almost half of the survey respon…
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…
How can I prepare for the “Fiscal Cliff?”
Read moreWith huge spending cuts hitting Americans at the same time as tax hikes, the economy could contract, resulting in a recession and subsequent market volatility.…
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…
Getting close to retirement, but unsure if you can afford it?
Read moreDid you know that it takes 75% to 85% of your pre-retirement income in order to maintain your current lifestyle in retirement? What’s more—even though you don'…
In Changing Retirement Landscape, Annuities Help Employers and their Employees Meet Financial Goals
Read moreEarlier this month, General Motors was at the center of some controversy when the automaker unveiled that it would be converting its pension payment plan for 1…
Jobs Today Affect Retirement Tomorrow
Read moreBehind this short term struggle for jobs lies an even more serious long term demon: the need to amass adequate retirement savings, especially in light of the f…
Are Small Business Owners Prepared for Retirement?
Read moreNew research from The American College, the nation's largest non-profit educational institution devoted to financial services, reveals that in addition to not …
Reaching Retirement Goals
Read moreIndexed annuities have helped Frank and his wife Mary Lou achieve their targets for retirement. They have always been diligent about saving money, and wanted t…
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…