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Make Saving More Money for Retirement Your #1 New Year’s Resolution
Make Saving More Money for Retirement Your #1 New Year’s Resolution It’s that time of year when we all make New Year’s resolutions, such as eating better, working out more, and getting into better shape. But what about your financial future? What kind of shape is your portfolio in? How much are you currently saving for your retirement? You may
Retirement Savings Resolutions for the New Year
Retirement Savings Resolutions for the New Year While getting your health into shape tops many Americans’ New Year’s resolution list, getting your finances in shape should be another goal you make in the New Year. Why is this so important? A recent study showed that nearly 40 percent of Americans don’t have any retirement savings. That’s a big deal. This
The Top 5 FIA Articles from 2016
The Top 5 FIA Articles from 2016 2016 was another great year for Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs). In fact, several quarters saw record-breaking sales as consumers recognize the benefits and balance FIAs can provide to a retirement portfolio. During 2016, LifeHealthPro, MarketWatch and Huffington Post all identified how FIAs are attractive retirement products for retirees. Check out the top articles
3 Ways Life Insurance Can Benefit a Charity You Love
3 Ways Life Insurance Can Benefit a Charity You Love Would you like to make a charitable gift to help organizations or people in need; to support a specific cause; for recognition such as a naming opportunity at a school or university? Perhaps you would do it just for the tax incentives. There are any number of reasons, and life
Retirement Planning for Procrastinators
Retirement Planning for Procrastinators You’ve probably heard that you’re never too young to start saving for retirement. However, many of us have procrastinated or have had other priorities and debt come up that prevented us from putting more money aside for our future. Or maybe you tried to save but got hit with unexpected setbacks like a job loss or
Our Time of Greatest Need
Our Time of Greatest Need My mother was so loving. She was also my best friend and my rock. I had a great childhood. My mom was the educational director at the local nature center, and I spent a lot of time with her and all the great animals. And that included at home. We had a cat called Precious
A Retirement Recipe to Try this Thanksgiving
A Retirement Recipe to Try this Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, consider throwing a new recipe onto your menu. Ingredients like contributions to an employer sponsored 401(k) program or to fixed indexed annuities can create a deliciously balanced portfolio that can keep you and your family financially full for many Thanksgivings to come. Check out this Thanksgiving Retirement Recipe from the IALC:
Teacher’s Retirement Q&A w/ IALC Expert
Teacher’s Retirement Q&A w/ IALC Expert With the school year in full swing, it’s a good time for teachers to revisit their own long-term plan and consider preparation for when they are no longer lesson planning. Checking up on your long-term financial planning should include reviewing your current expenses, evaluating any debt balance, analyzing your savings accounts and ensuring you
Teacher’s Retirement Q&A w/ IALC Expert
Teacher’s Retirement Q&A w/ IALC Expert With the school year in full swing, it’s a good time for teachers to revisit their own long-term plan and consider preparation for when they are no longer lesson planning. Checking up on your long-term financial planning should include reviewing your current expenses, evaluating any debt balance, analyzing your savings accounts and ensuring you
Here’s What You Need to Know About a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy
Here’s What You Need to Know About a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy So you’ve made the decision to learn more about long-term care insurance. That’s smart, as neither health insurance nor Medicare would pay for extended long-term care services in the event that you needed them in the future. Plus, there’s about a 70% chance you’ll need some type of