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Retire on Your Terms
Retirement planning is personal. Although there are many choices to be made and seemingly endless things to consider, sometimes talking with friends and family members, as well as others facing retirement, can help you feel more comfortable about available options. Continue reading
Retirement Dreams Disappear With 401(k)s
60 Minutes recently re-aired a story about 401(k)s and the fact that so many nearing retirement age are actually are putting off their retirement because their 401(k) investments have faltered due to market volatility…In response to this segment, an article in Inside Tucson Business outlines some alternatives to 401(k) investments including self-directed IRAs and Fixed Indexed Annuities. Continue reading
Helping Seniors Cope with Recession-Related Financial Loss
Although we are still in a down economy, older Americans do have options. Moving much of your retirement savings out of risky options like the stock market to safer options like indexed annuities may be something to consider. Continue reading
In the News: Wirehouses Warming to Indexed Annuities
In a recent article by Investment News, it seems that wirehouses are embracing the once-criticized fixed indexed annuity market. In fact, sales of the product are up more than 400% from 2010. According to John Mulhall, managing director at Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, wirehouses have really come around. Continue reading
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Financial State of Baby Boomer Women
A recent story from NBC News reported that Baby Boomer women are one of the least financially prepared population segments in our country right now. According to the AARP, only 10 percent of Boomer women have pensions, and 32 percent have 401ks. What’s more is 40 percent of Baby Boomer women are single and do not want to be dependent on others for financial stability. Many have returned to work … and not by choice. Continue reading
How Annuities Can Shine in Risky Markets
Some consumers are now looking to indexed annuities as part of their retirement planning to provide balance, safety and most importantly, peace of mind. US News & World Report recently featured a post on their Money blog that explains why annuities can offer lifetime income in today’s troubled economy. Continue reading
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Wendy Waugman on CNBC’s Mad Money - Markets in Turmoil
Our own Wendy Waugaman of American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., discusses how to create jobs in the U.S. and how indexed annuities are one way you can find guaranteed income in this market on CNBC’s Mad Money.
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