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Midland National's Capital Income® FIA ranks as the top fee-based fixed index annuity for RIAs in 2023, highlighted by LIMRA and Wink's Q4 report.
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Creating a retirement plan is now more critical than ever. Including an annuity as part of your overall financial strategy can help you grow and protect your retirement savings while providing income for the future. Let’s look at the different types of annuities and the benefits they can provide as you prepare for retirement.
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One of the concerns facing retirement income may be the sequence of returns. However, what might be more impactful is not the average return but the order of returns.
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From banking and credit cards to life insurance and retirement savings, there are lots of financial concepts and vocabulary to keep straight. Here are common annuity and life insurance terms and how to better understand these products’ role in an individual’s financial plan.
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Living comfortably as a retiree is a top priority for many workers as they save and strategize for the future. As you research different solutions and prepare to meet with a financial professional, here are nine questions you may want to ask your financial professional if you’re considering adding an annuity to your overall financial plan.
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Annuities are often misunderstood. Let’s tackle some common questions and misconceptions about annuities to help you make an informed decision about whether an annuity might be the right choice for you.
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When it comes to finances, understanding personal risk tolerance can help you choose the solutions and investments that align with your priorities and financial goals.
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Preparing for retirement can already come with uncertainty, especially when you can’t predict how long you will live, what unexpected expenses you will face, or how life may change. Let’s explore some common concerns and potential options available to help mitigate the risk.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Here are some holiday gift ideas to help educate your kids about money in fun and interesting ways.
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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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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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