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How to Retire Early with a Single Premium Immediate Annuity

For many Americans, the decision of when to claim Social Security benefits can have a lasting impact on retirement income. While benefits can be claimed…

June 26, 2025  | read icon 8 min read

A family of four, two parents and their two adult daughters, are taking a walk on a sunny, fall day through a wooded park, laughing and having a fun afternoon together.

What is the Role of Survivorship Life Insurance in Estate…

When it comes to estate planning and legacy building, most families and their financial professionals eventually confront a common dilemma: how to preserve family wealth…

June 25, 2025  | read icon 7 min read

A husband and wife in their late 50s meet with their financial professional to discuss if a Roth IRA makes sense for their financial goals.

When Does a Roth IRA Make Sense?

Planning for retirement is crucial, but it's equally important to consider how taxes will impact your income streams and overall expenses. We'll explore the basics…

April 8, 2025  | read icon 9 min read

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Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

The Ameritas advanced planning team discusses why everyone needs an estate plan, not just the wealthy. Knowing the basics of estate planning is important for…

March 20, 2025  | listen icon 25:59 min listen

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Best Ways to Build a Good Credit Score

Credit is a two-edged sword. Use it well, and it can be an effective financial tool, efficiently cutting down on paperwork and streamlining your life.

February 14, 2025  | read icon 6 min read

A woman in her late 20s meets with a financial professional for the first time. She’s prepared with her financial documents and a checklist with questions for the meeting.

How to Prepare for Your First Talk with a Financial…

Creating a comprehensive financial strategy is an important step to help you achieve your financial goals. It involves setting a roadmap that includes your income,…

January 8, 2025  | read icon 7 min read

A financial professional and his client discuss the benefits of financial planning to help plan her future.

Do I Need a Financial Plan?

Deciding if or when you need a financial plan can be a challenging question. Financial planning provides many benefits across various aspects of life, from…

November 19, 2024  | read icon 9 min read

A man in his 50s wearing glasses sits at his desk reviewing stock market information on a large monitor screen and his laptop and thinks about strategies for surviving market turbulence.

7 Tips for Surviving Market Turbulence

Economic downturns and volatile markets can make people nervous. Recognizing these events as a normal, although undesirable, part of the economic and investment cycles can…

August 9, 2024  | read icon 6 min read


  
 
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