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This week’s article hit the nail on the head when it said “Whether your retirement is 20 years away or two, it’s good to see you are not leaving it to chance. Retirement could last decades, so it’s smart to look into ways to grow and protect your nest egg for the long run. Fixed […]

It is always important to understand what is really meant by the words used by someone trying to give you advice on your retirement planning. That is why we thought to share with you a list of some key terms, and to “encourage you to understand the most commonly used terms associated with annuities and

It is not difficult to understand why, as this week’s article reports “Americans routinely report anxiety about money, particularly middle-aged people,” especially when they begin to think about retirement. In this day and age where loss of jobs is a reality, and escalating expenses are a given, experiencing stress about the logistics of how we

This week’s article tells us “Whether your retirement is 20 years away or two, it’s good to see you are not leaving it to chance. Retirement could last decades, so it’s smart to look into ways to grow and protect your nest egg for the long run. Fixed Indexed annuities (FIAs) can help make the

I really liked this week’s article because it reflected a conversation I had with a friend the other day. We were discussing how retirement cash flow needs have so much to do with where you live. And if we work backwards and see how much money we have saved, and try to factor in the

This week’s article hit the nail on the head when it referred to FIAs as a “good long-term relationship for all”. The author cited five good reasons why you should “love a FIA”: 100% Principle Protection, Balance, Growth Potential, Guaranteed Lifetime Income and Tax Deferred Growth. Take a look and let us know if you

Would it surprise you to learn that one in five Americans have absolutely nothing saved for retirement? This week’s article tells us that “As of right now, nearly 90% of Americans admit that they are not very confident about their retirement preparedness.” How are you feeling about your retirement? Call us if you would like

Annuities are usually discussed in the context of planning for retirement, but have you ever considered the use of an annuity to meet other types of future obligations or needs? This week’s article does just that when it discusses the use of an annuity to ensure an ex-spouse’s obligation for future alimony payments. There are

I liked this week’s article because it answered the question “At what age should you purchase an indexed annuity?” The author tells us that “the great thing about fixed indexed annuities is that they are a reliable retirement planning vehicle appropriate for people in a variety of life stages.” Call us if you would like