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Discover financial solutions that protect your future and provide peace of mind. Whether you're exploring annuities, life insurance, or understanding employee benefits through your workplace, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ offers resources and products designed to meet your personal and family goals.

Support your workforce with innovative employee benefits and retirement solutions. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ partners with business owners, benefits administrators, and pension fund managers to create customized programs that attract and retain top talent while securing their financial future.

Simplify complex retirement and pension risk management with our tailored solutions for large organizations. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ specializes in working with institutions to address their unique challenges, offering expertise in pension de-risking and strategic retirement planning for a more secure future.

Empower your clients with confidence by leveraging Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s comprehensive portfolio of financial products. From annuities to life insurance, we provide the tools, resources, and support to help financial advisors and brokers deliver exceptional value and long-term results.

  • Individuals

    Discover financial solutions that protect your future and provide peace of mind. Whether you're exploring annuities, life insurance, or understanding employee benefits through your workplace, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ offers resources and products designed to meet your personal and family goals.

  • Employers

    Support your workforce with innovative employee benefits and retirement solutions. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ partners with business owners, benefits administrators, and pension fund managers to create customized programs that attract and retain top talent while securing their financial future.

  • Institutions

    Simplify complex retirement and pension risk management with our tailored solutions for large organizations. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ specializes in working with institutions to address their unique challenges, offering expertise in pension de-risking and strategic retirement planning for a more secure future.

  • Financial Professionals & Brokers

    Empower your clients with confidence by leveraging Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s comprehensive portfolio of financial products. From annuities to life insurance, we provide the tools, resources, and support to help financial advisors and brokers deliver exceptional value and long-term results.

The Importance of Financial Literacy
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Understanding financial strategies is key to developing a successful retirement plan.

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According to the U.S. Strategy for Literacy 2020, “financial literacy describes the skills, knowledge, and tools that equip people to make individual financial decisions and actions to obtain goals.†That is, it is understanding financial concepts in order for an individual or business to have financial stability. For businesses, financial literacy is necessary to run a successful business. For individuals, it can be used to plan for and manage a financial strategy for retirement. Below are a few concepts regarding financial literacy.

Budgeting

Budgeting is an important concept for financial well-beingÌýand probably one of the most basic planning tools in financial literacy. It helps a person or business owner make sound financial decisions, especially when purchasing big-ticket items and saving for rainy days. It also provides the knowledge and understanding of income from work and the expenses of everyday living. Technology has made it easier for an individual to create and maintain a budget through apps, calculators, and websites. There also are theories and strategies to help with budgeting and how to incorporate budgeting for retirement planning. Examples are the Actual Expense (single and dual budget) Method andÌý.

Saving

Saving is another important concept in financial literacy and may be the toughest to do. Based on a , “only 17% of Americans believe they have enough money for their retirement.†Savings can be held in bank accounts, investment accounts, and employer sponsored accounts such as 401(k)s. Savings are for different purposes depending on age. It can be saving for a largeÌýpurchase, paying off debt, or retirement planning. A good ruleÌýof thumb is to have at least three to six months of living expenses as an emergency fund. Ultimately, the goal is growth, which can then be turned into distributions used during retirement. This is important, as aÌýÌýshows that 44% of individuals are not confident that they are saving enough money for retirement.

Spending/Debt

The requirements for spending and debt involve the balance between fun and the future. Buy the luxury vehicles and/or homes, the designer clothes, and the weeklong vacations, or save more. Obtaining debt may be a spontaneous decision, such as a last-minute getaway, or thought-out, such as the purchase of a starter home. However, a debt is an expense that needs to be repaid. It is wise for consumers to be cautious and understand the interest attached to each debt obtained. A study byÌý, 33% of their monthly income goes toward debt payments, exclusive of mortgages. This large debt leads to the inability to save for retirement and the future.

Personal Financial Management

Here is where the rubber meets the road. Financial literacyÌýgives people the knowledge to make smart decisions with money. Here are a few items to consider when planning for a successful financial future:

  • Create a budget.
  • Have an emergency fund.
  • Pay off debt.
  • Use different retirement savings tools, such as employer-sponsored plans, IRAs (Roth or traditional).
  • Consider legacy planning.

So why is financial literacy important? Simple answer: to be financially prepared for today, tomorrow, and whatever surprises life brings.

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The above is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Information is based on current laws, which are subject to change at any time. You should consult with their accounting or tax professionals for guidance regarding your specific financial situation.

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