Prepared for Retirement? Higher Education Professionals Are
According to a new Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association survey, higher education faculty is better prepared for retirement than the general population – setting a great example. On top of...
View Article5 Best Reads on Retirement
2014 was a big year in retirement news and research, from women’s retirement savings still lagging behind men’s to LGBT Baby Boomers and soon-to-be-retirees continuing to experience unique hurdles in...
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MyRA: One Year Later
This time last year, President Obama announced a new initiative aimed at helping Americans save for retirement – My Retirement Account, more commonly known as myRA. A year after the initial launch, we...
View ArticleTop 3 Common Retirement Mistakes
On the surface, transitioning to retirement means spending your days on the golf course or on the beach instead of in the office. But failing to prepare for retirement means more complications than...
View ArticleAnswering Retirement’s Most FAQs
In order to ensure a relaxing and secure retirement, planning ahead is key. It’s something we all know, but let’s face it — figuring out where to start can be daunting. That’s why the Indexed Annuity...
View ArticleThe Changing Face of Retirement
Retirement in America is changing. What was once all but guaranteed by pensions and retirement plans, a comfortable and secure retirement is now increasingly the responsibility of the individual....
View ArticleIALC Glossary: Explaining Annuity Jargon
Every industry has its own language, and it’s no different for retirement planning. Understanding this sometimes confusing language is crucial as you begin making financial decisions that will impact...
View ArticlePlanning for Retirement: Recent Graduates
Although graduating from college comes with an array of emotions and excitement, it’s important to take time to think about your career path and the ways you can begin planning for retirement. Unlike...
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Time for Ferris Bueller to Consider an FIA
Though it may seem unbelievable, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off came out in theaters 30 years ago today (June 11), making Matthew Broderick’s character about 48 years old. Bueller, Bueller, Bueller? Anyone...
View ArticleIncreased Life Expectancy Leads to a Decrease in Payout Rates
By Tom Hegna, CLU, ChFC, CASL A lot of people ask me, “Hey Tom, why should I buy an annuity in today’s low interest rate environment?” With current rates being “low,” they may seem befuddled when asked...
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Millennials say they want to save for retirement, but a third aren’t doing it
Nearly one in three millennials have no money saved for retirement, and a quarter of millennials – people between the ages of 18 and 34 – report owing more money than they have currently saved,...
View ArticleTeacher’s Retirement Q&A on Fixed Index Annuities
Teachers are among the hardest working professionals and have the unique responsibility to prepare our younger generations for the future. And, as educators across the country go back to school for...
View Article4 Small Ways to Save Big
When it comes to saving for retirement, starting early is key. And while putting money away can seem like a huge and daunting task, it doesn’t always require major lifestyle changes. If you implement...
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A Special Note to Women: Part 1
By: Tom Hegna CLU, ChFC, CASL While we all face risk with our retirement income, overall, women are subject to more financial risks than men, especially in their later years. Women have several unique...
View ArticleGiving the Gift of Security
This is the time of year when we consider what gift we can give to our friends, families and loved ones that they will most appreciate, value and will have a positive impact on their lives. Sometimes...
View ArticleThe Top Three FIA Articles from 2015
2015 was a big year for Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs). From FIAs having their highest sales to-date to millennials displaying an increasing interest in the product, consumers are seeing FIAs more and...
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Helping You Keep Your Retirement Resolutions
When it comes to saving for retirement, many Americans are falling short. According to a recent study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, more than 40 percent of Americans have no...
View Article3 Simple Mistakes People Make When Saving for Retirement
With the recent market volatility, those saving for retirement may be becoming more and more nervous about the stability and security of their retirement savings. While Americans may not have direct...
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Time for Ferris Bueller to Consider an FIA
Though it may seem unbelievable, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off came out in theaters 30 years ago today (June 11), making Matthew Broderick’s character about 48 years old. Bueller, Bueller, Bueller? Anyone...
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