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IRI's mission is to provide financial advisors and other interested parties with information and resources to assist in a better understanding of annuities and the role of these products in financial retirement planning. One very important resource are the articles in the financial and consumer press.

 

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What is Mailbox Money - and Why is it Crucial to Retirement?

Aging baby boomers represent a historic opportunity to boost the sales of income-generating investment products, according to industry leaders who kicked off the Insured Retirement Institute conference in Boston today.

Women Concerned about Retirement, Seek Advice

Recent studies show that women increasingly make financial decisions for the family. To better educate advisors on those needs, the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) released a report concerning that topic.

Few Baby Boomers Financially Prepared for Retirement

They may long to give up their daily commutes and have wide-open schedules, but far too many baby boomers are largely unprepared to leave their jobs, according to a new report by the Insured Retirement Institute.

Middle-Income Boomers Vastly Underserved

Middle-income Baby Boomers, those earning between $30,000 and $74,000 are vastly underserved in terms of preparing for retirement, according to a new report from the Insured Retirement Institute, “Middle-Income Boomers and Retirement: Tapping the Significant and Underserved Middle-Income Market.”

DOL Fiduciary Rule: Major Unintended Consequences

This year represents a watershed moment in terms of retirement planning as the first of 79 million baby boomers inaugurate a nearly 20-year long retirement boom throughout America. The number of retired Americans over age 65 is projected to swell to 72 million by 2030, nearly an 80% increase from today. As the primary governmental safety net gets smaller -- many groups now concede Social Security benefits must be trimmed in the future -- most Americans face a personal savings crisis that threatens their financial future.

Retirement Realities for Women

It's a known fact: Women spend less time in the workforce, but they live lon­ger than men. This means they often enter retirement with fewer assets than men, but they need to make that money last a longer period of time.


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