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4 ways the pandemic has changed financial planning
Friday 13 November 2020 | Reading Time: 6 minutesTo learn more about the changing landscape, Midland National recently surveyed hundreds of individuals about how COVID-19 has impacted their finances. Nearly half of the respondents agreed that the pandemic has influenced the way they manage money and how they save for retirement.
Read MoreWays to help keep financially focused during the pandemic
Monday 12 October 2020 | Reading Time: 5 minutesWhether or not you’ve been affected by COVID-19, it’s important to have a focused plan for your finances. Today’s uncertainty could very well impact your life and your financial security. Here are some ways to help effectively manage your finances during the pandemic.
Read MoreMidland National annuity myth busting: answering your annuity questions
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Reading Time: 3 minutesAnnuities are often misunderstood. Many people may find them difficult to understand and navigate these insurance products due to misinformation, rumors, and myths. As a result, many individuals are put off from the idea of purchasing an annuity.
Read MoreTax deferrals that most IRAs, retirement and profit-sharing plans are afforded don’t last forever. Whether you’re ready for retirement income or not, IRS rules require that you start drawing down your savings from certain types of accounts when you reach a certain age.
Read MoreFIAs offer the opportunity for tax-deferred growth, and many give you the option to generate guaranteed, lifetime income within the same product while protecting your premium from market volatility.
Read MoreOne of the concerns facing retirement income may be the sequence of returns. Market losses that occur during retirement can have a lasting impact on retirement funds. When it comes to sustaining retirement income, people often place importance on the average rate of return. However, what might be more impactful is not the average return, but the order of returns.
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