Half of retirement savers are ‘chasers’ behind on savings goals
Although 90% of active retirement savers agree that accumulating enough savings is an important factor in their ability to enjoy their future retirement, a significant […]
Retirement Planning
American families struggling with debt and emergency savings
Financial security and homeownership are at the heart of the American Dream, according to revelations in the latest State of the American Family Study released […]
How estate tax repeal could impact life insurance sales, retention
If the Trump Administration achieves its stated objective of repealing the federal estate tax, insurers predict it will have a negative impact on survivorship life insurance sales and likely retention, as well.
Americans: Add an advisor, subtract stress
Americans who receive guidance from financial advisors feel markedly more prepared for retirement, according to new findings from Northwestern Mutual’s Planning & Progress Study. According […]
Insight into the middle class: Serious illness, injuries top list of threats to financial security
Sixty-eight percent of consumers who identify as middle class feel it is getting harder to be able to live a middle class lifestyle, according to […]
45% of Americans would choose smartphones, cars or vacations over financial security
A new consumer survey by Voya Financial’s Annuities and Individual Life businesses reveals that many Americans might be willing to risk their financial security to […]
Older Americans not ready to help themselves: 3 in 4 fail retirement income literacy quiz
Three in four retirement-age Americans fail a quiz on how to make their nest eggs last throughout retirement. Even more troublesome, older Americans between the […]