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Giving the Gift of Security
As we spend more time with loved ones over the coming weeks, it’s worthwhile to take some time and consider whether the family members and friends who are beginning to prepare for retirement are adequately prepared to step away from their jobs but continue to have financial security.
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5 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 preparing for retirement. In case you missed them, here are the top 5 stories and retirement news from 2014. Continue reading
Employee Retirement Income Security Act Faces Scrutiny in a Changing Retirement Landscape
A recent Pensions and Liability article on ERISA explored the 40-year history of the law that was supposed to protect consumers, but is now motivating employers to adopt retirement plans providing a less secure future for employees. Continue reading
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Study: Boomers Still Not Prepared for Retirement
Financial forecasters and retirement experts have warned about the looming retirement crisis in America and one thing is abundantly clear: many Americans are not prioritizing their retirement savings. Continue reading
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Recent Study Shows Americans are $6.8 Trillion Behind Necessary Retirement Savings
Many people across the country are experiencing lifestyle changes due to a lack of sufficient retirement savings. Many lost their jobs in the aftermath of the Great Recession or had not began saving for retirement and their wages have not increased in six years. Continue reading
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Red, White & Scammed: Q&A with Personal Finance Expert Ellie Kay
In today’s video blog, Ellie Kay answers your questions about whether some of the “opportunities” available to American consumers are in fact a good deal or just fiction. Continue reading
Indexed Annuity Sales are Up, Complaints are Down
Despite the growth in indexed annuity sales, complaints against the product have significantly decreased since 2010, according to data recently released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). What’s more, a recent LIMRA study found that 83% of indexed annuity buyers were satisfied with their annuity purchase, and five in six would recommend annuities to family and friends. Continue reading
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Why the 4% Rule Still Stands
In light of stock market volatility, all time low interest rates, and retirees living longer, many financial experts are saying that you should reduce that 4% to 3% and put off taking social security. All that being said, there are ways to make the 4% (or better) work to guarantee income throughout your retirement. Continue reading
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Despite Economic Recovery, Americans Still Anxious about Retirement
A recent poll by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds that despite the improvements to the economy, Americans are still feeling anxious about their retirement prospects. Indeed, a majority (55%) are “very concerned” about the current economic conditions … Continue reading
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Fixed Indexed Annuities: Getting Better With Age
According to a recent Reuters article “annuities are like flat-screen televisions. They keep getting better and cheaper. As baby boomers move into retirement, the insurance industry keeps improving the quality of retirement-focused products they sell.” This increased product quality is … Continue reading
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