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10 Facts About Fixed Index Annuities

Calculating how much money you will need for retirement and understanding different products and their benefits are important for your financial wellbeing. Fixed index annuities are an option many Americans consider including in their retirement planning toolbox. We answer frequently asked questions to help better understand how fixed index annuities work.

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Retirement timeline: Eight ages that shape retirement planning

As you approach retirement, keep these key milestones in mind when planning your future income and tax strategies.

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Your next chapter. Your way.

A bucket list isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about intentionally choosing how you want to spend your time now that your life no longer revolves around deadlines and obligations.

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Baby Boomer Retirement Income Expectations and Opportunities

A look at American retirement planning and lifetime income sources through the past, present and future.

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American Equity Named One of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for Fourth Consecutive Year

For the third year in a row, we at American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company® are proud to be recognized as one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. This recognition supports our commitment to providing retirement products and services that empower people to strive for a fulfilling retirement.

The Benefits of Working With a Financial Professional

Find out top benefits of working with industry experts and how they can help instill confidence and create a greater economic impact on your retirement planning strategy.

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9 Ways To Plan for a Happier Retirement

Taking control of your finances, health, and well-being are not mutually exclusive tasks to check off your list but a holistic approach to living your best and happiest life in retirement.

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How Annuities Can Help Fund Reliable Income in Retirement

Together with retirement expert Michael Finke, Ph.D., we explore how annuities can lead to more stability in retirement and examine advantages of adding annuities to portfolios and potentially increase the ability to spend more income.