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Midland National’s Capital Income FIA is the Top-Selling Indexed Annuity for RIA distribution channel in Q2
West Des Moines, Iowa | September 26, 2023

Capital Income, Midland National’s first commission-free fixed index annuity (FIA), was the top-selling indexed annuity for the RIA distribution channel in second quarter 2023.

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RetireOne and Midland National Enhance the Constance Contingent Deferred Annuity
SAN FRANCISCO | May 3, 2023

RetireOne®, the leading independent platform for fee-based insurance solutions, and Midland National Life Insurance Company (Midland National) today announced enhancements to the Constance contingent deferred annuity (CDA) designed to make the CDA easier to integrate into a financial advisor’s practice and more straightforward to communicate with clients.

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The Wildcards of Retirement: Midland Advisory Shares Results of New Research
WEST DES MOINES | April 17, 2023

Midland Advisory, part of Midland National® Life Insurance Company, a member company of Sammons® Financial Group, released new investor-focused research on a financial client’s readiness to retire. The Wild Cards of Retirement: Addressing the Retirement Worries of Clients and Prospects, was conducted with Wealth Management IQ.

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Wild Cards, Would-Be Clients and a New Breed of Annuity
WealthManagement.com | Ali Hibbs | Feb 23, 2023

Cooper Sinclair, VP of advisory distribution at Midland Advisory, is featured in a WealthManagement.com article discussing Midland Advisory and WealthManagement.com's investor-focused study on retirement planning and the evolving role of annuities in client retirement plans.

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New Survey Suggests Americans are Worried about Outliving Savings, While Advisors are Confident They Can Address Client Concerns
SAN FRANCISCO | August 24, 2022

RetireOne®, the leading independent platform for fee-based insurance solutions, and Midland National Life Insurance Company (Midland National), a member of Sammons Financial Group®, today announced the results of the “2022 RIA Protected Accumulation + Retirement Income Survey”…

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Midland National Continues Aggressive Growth Strategy
WEST DES MOINES | December 6, 2021

Midland National® Life Insurance Company, a member of Sammons Financial Group®, has invested the past 18 months in an aggressive growth strategy aimed squarely at the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) market…

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Midland National and RetireOne Launch Constance
WEST DES MOINES | October 21, 2021

Midland National Life Insurance Company (Midland National) and RetireOne® announce the launch of a new, zero-commission contingent deferred annuity (CDA)…

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Midland National and DPL introduce first commission-free fixed index annuity with health-activated income multiplier
WEST DES MOINES | July 21, 2020

Midland National® Life Insurance Company (Midland National) and DPL Financial Partners have launched a new, commission-free fixed index annuity (FIA)...

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Financial wellness resources

Taxes for different retirement savings options
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There are a variety of retirement options to help individuals prepare for the future. Depending on specific needs and future expectations, it’s important to consider how taxes on contributions and distributions may impact retirement income.

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Ideas on how to have a financial planning meeting with your family
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Talking about financial planning can be tough, but meeting with your spouse, children, or grandchildren to discuss financial decisions can better prepare your family for the future.

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Planning for retirement at each stage of life
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Whether you’re just starting in your career or retirement is close on the horizon, planning for the future can significantly impact your financial well-being in the years ahead.

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Closing the retirement income gap: how to earn income after retirement
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Just under two-thirds of American workers feel confident in their ability to have enough money to live comfortably throughout their retirement, as many people are concerned about inflation, the economy, and challenges like debt or rising medical expenses.

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Rethinking how to pay for long-term care services
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When planning for the future, there are many factors to consider — from where you’ll be retiring to how you wish to spend your days.

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Should married couples retire together?
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When talking about retirement, you’ve likely seen the images of two people walking along the beach holding hands or riding bikes through the park. Retirement is often considered a chapter a couple enjoys together, where they’re free to travel, visit friends and family, or participate in different activities.

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What are Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs,) and how do they affect you?
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Throughout your working years, you will likely contribute to your retirement accounts to accumulate funds for the future. Once you reach a certain age, IRS rules require you to draw down your savings from certain accounts and pay income taxes.

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Top budgeting tips to help you avoid holiday overspending
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The holidays can be an expensive time of year for many people—where the average household spends around $1,463 on holiday shopping, and 36% of Americans take on debt going into the New Year. Plus, with rising inflation and a growing cost of many items, the dollar just doesn’t go as far as it used to.

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The beauty of guaranteed lifetime income with a fixed index annuity
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Retirees may face various challenges, from increasing life spans and inflation to rising healthcare costs and market volatility. All of these factors can affect a retirement nest egg and cause savings to be depleted quickly. Creating a diverse retirement income strategy is vital to help ensure retirees have enough money to last throughout their entire life. One solution that can make this guaranteed lifetime income is a fixed index annuity.

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How FIAs are equipped to face a bear market
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You may hear the terms “bear market” or “bull market” used to describe the current economy and stock market performance. Both are standard parts of the market cycle but involve very different behaviors.

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Four tips for improving financial literacy
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We often hear about the importance of financial literacy and how understanding the basic concepts of money management can help us make informed decisions. Unfortunately, many Americans struggle with financial literacy.

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Ways to financially prep for spring
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With a new season upon us, your house isn’t the only thing in need of a spring cleaning. This time of year can be a great opportunity to tidy up your finances to not only ensure your budget is in top shape, but to help you prep for upcoming trips, house maintenance, and summer spending.

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How to prepare for year-end costs
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To get things rolling in the right direction, here are eight end-of-year financial planning moves to help pave the way for financial success.

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Top 5 budgeting tips to help you avoid overspending during the holidays
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By setting some ground rules for yourself and creating a holiday budget, you can help prevent overspending and can celebrate the season without the increased stress and worry. Here are five tips to help you budget for holiday spending.

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Holiday gifts that help your kids learn about money
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Here are some holiday gift ideas to help educate your kids about money in fun and interesting ways.

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Practicing gratitude to help improve your financial health
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As we enter a season focused on thankfulness, here’s how gratitude can help with your financial wellness and ways to incorporate it into your daily life.

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Ways you can protect your financial information from cyber threats
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A cyber attack occurs every 39 seconds, affecting one in three Americans every year, and due to the rise in cybercrime in 2021, there were nearly 850,000 reports of financial losses. Here are tips to help you keep your information safe.

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