Indexed Annuity Insights
Making the Most of Financial Capabilities Month
Making the Most of Financial Capabilities Month April is full of some of our favorite things: sunny skies, blooming flowers and celebrating the importance of financial literacy. This month, Americans nationwide are addressing their financial goals in recognition of Financial Capabilities Month. There’s no better time to establish smart spending habits, develop a retirement plan, and become more attune with
NEW TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN A STRONG FUTURE
NEW TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN A STRONG FUTURE Here at the IALC, we know that your finances are important to you and having a strong plan for the future can help ensure your peace of mind. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing complete and factual information about indexed annuities. As you may have noticed we’ve changed things up a
5 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE PURCHASING AN INDEXED ANNUITY
5 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE PURCHASING AN INDEXED ANNUITY Indexed annuities offer a unique and attractive blend of safety, growth potential, tax advantages, lifetime income and liquidity. But, it’s important to understand the terms of your individual contract. Here are some questions you can ask your insurance agent before signing on the dotted line. 1) How long is the term?
3 Ways to Bridge the Gender Savings Gap
3 Ways to Bridge the Gender Savings Gap This post originally appeared on the National Life Group Main Street blog on 3/9. By Maria McLendon. When it comes to savings, the gender savings gap is huge. A recent study[1] indicated that women have 50% lower savings than their male counterparts. There are a number of reasons that this disparity exists,
New Study: Americans Retirement IQ is Low
New Study: Americans Retirement IQ is Low A startling number of baby boomers don’t know how much money they need to live comfortably during retirement, and without a target in mind, have ended up saving very little. In fact, 1 in 4 baby boomers have less than $5k saved for retirement. But the good news for boomers struggling to plan
Employee Appreciation Day & Your 401(k)
Employee Appreciation Day & Your 401(k) Today, marks National Employee Appreciation Day—an opportunity for managers and bosses to take a moment, appreciate their employees and thank them for their hard work. But this likely isn’t the only time you could enjoy a perk from your company. Many employers offer 401(k) programs as part of their benefits package, allowing you to
Employee Appreciation Day & Your 401(k)
Employee Appreciation Day & Your 401(k) Today, marks National Employee Appreciation Day—an opportunity for managers and bosses to take a moment, appreciate their employees and thank them for their hard work. But this likely isn’t the only time you could enjoy a perk from your company. Many employers offer 401(k) programs as part of their benefits package, allowing you to
Don’t Take the Journey Through Retirement Savings Alone
Don’t Take the Journey Through Retirement Savings Alone We live in a high-tech world where information about all topics under the sun is available at our fingertips. We are moving toward self-service and automatic access to everything. You can look at your checking account balance on your phone; you can make dinner reservations with a couple of clicks, and you
Celebrating the 22nd Anniversary of Fixed Indexed Annuities
Celebrating the 22nd Anniversary of Fixed Indexed Annuities Move aside, Valentine’s Day… there’s another reason to celebrate! This week, we’re commemorating the 22nd anniversary of Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs). While we can’t guarantee flowers or heart-eyed emojis, this anniversary marks the continuous advancement of a retirement product that can offer guaranteed lifetime income. Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs) are great for
FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Finding your soulmate and saving for retirement actually have a lot in common. Both can be intimidating, require careful planning and lead to some nerve-wracking decisions. However, making informed steps in both scenarios can leave you feeling happy and secure. Fall in love with your retirement savings plan with these helpful tips: