How the New Political Landscape Impacts Retirement Last year, our study on America’s workforce showed that over one-third of workers from small businesses say that their employer is “not helpful at all” in terms of retirement planning and that one in eight workers are not offered any type of retirement plan from their employer. This leads to retiring later and
Love Retirement & Spread #annuitylove Valentine’s Day is the celebration of love around the world. It is a chance to celebrate the joy found in companionship, in a family, in friendship, a social group, or even retirement. Retirement is a well-deserved reward after years of hard work in the workforce. Everyone’s idea of retirement is different. Some are most looking
Love Retirement & Spread #annuitylove Valentine’s Day is the celebration of love around the world. It is a chance to celebrate the joy found in companionship, in a family, in friendship, a social group, or even retirement. Retirement is a well-deserved reward after years of hard work in the workforce. Everyone’s idea of retirement is different. Some are most looking
Stock Market Uncertainty? A Fixed Indexed Annuity Can Help Put You at Ease A crystal ball into the investing world – wouldn’t that be useful! Unfortunately, predicting market performance to-a-t is not exactly possible. When markets experience downs, it is important to ask yourself: What can I do to help protect my savings and ensure future gains? Market Uncertainty Heightens
The Benefits of Filing Taxes Early Tax season has officially started and if you’re an early bird looking ahead to April, you might have already started filing your 2018 taxes. Regardless where you are in the process, here are a few tips to keep in mind for tax season this year. Taxes in retirement are not exactly the same as
3 Trends Changing the Retirement Landscape in 2019 The last two decades mark a distinct time of change. Over the years, we’ve seen how medical advancements have altered the healthcare industry and how shifts in technology impacted our ability to be successful in the workplace. Among these evolving factors, it’s no surprise that the retirement landscape has also changed from
Retirement Savings Resolutions for the New Year Every New Year we think about our resolutions, which typically includes some promise to better ourselves. Pledging to go the gym more, eat healthier, be more active, spend additional time with friends and family, and decrease our social media intake, are a few that usually make the list. However, one resolution we should
Holiday Wish List 2018: Financial Security What’s on your loved one’s gift wish list? Are they asking for the latest technology? Fashionable apparel? A must-have toy? No matter the buzz-worthy item, what they may want consider is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Remember, it is just a matter of time before a new version of their favorite technology enters
A Retirement Recipe for a Hearty Turkey Day Coming to you from the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) is a new recipe to add to your Thanksgiving menu. We all have our Thanksgiving favorites, from turkey to stuffing, to sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, and more. But as you sit around your table reflecting on all you have to be thankful
Did You Let Retirement Scare You Off This Halloween? Halloween might get less scary as we age, but there are a lot of frightening aspects of retirement in 2018. In fact, recent data on the state of America’s workforce shows just how underprepared for retirement many Americans are. While running out of money, drastic lifestyle changes, and the cost of