Tools and resources for a better,
more financially secure retirement.

Have you misplaced your car keys lately? Did you have to be reminded of what you had for dinner last night? Are you a tad slower buzzing in when you play Jeopardy at home? It’s likely these little mental slips or cognitive delays are simply a natural part of the aging process. That said, there […]

At American Advisors Group, we care about all things related to retirement, and television is definitely included in that category. Like many others, we have noticed what feels like an increasing number of reboots or revivals of beloved television programs, bringing the characters and premises of these shows out of “retirement” and putting them in […]

There comes a time in every home’s life when it needs a tuck here, a touch up there or a full makeover. But before moving ahead with your remodel, ask yourself, what’s really driving this urge to renovate? Why now? Are you doing it for vanity’s sake (you want to impress your relatives who will […]

Whether you’re 17 or 75, planning your trip is sure to make your journey safer, easier and more enjoyable. Here are some great travel trips, containing pre-flight, in-flight and on-the-ground instructions to help you get the most out of your next big adventure: PRE-FLIGHT Book early so you stand a better chance of obtaining an […]

Founding father Benjamin Franklin’s image is on the $100 bill, the largest denomination of U.S. currency, because he knew a thing or two about money. He knew that even if you have little to invest, you can still build wealth by taking baby steps. Franklin notably said, “Human felicity is produced not so much by […]

On Wednesday, June 12, after the last bingo number was called inside the sprawling multipurpose room of the Orange Senior Center in Orange, Calif., the seniors in attendance were treated to another set of numbers they were not so excited to hear: Scams cheat older Americans out of about $36 billion a year. This was […]

To clear the clutter in your home and make a little money on the side, hold a yard sale. Tubs of toys the kids have outgrown, closets of clothes you’ll never wear again, cabinets of cameras you haven’t picked up in 20 years, exercise equipment that’s rusting away, they all qualify for your yard sale. […]

With temperatures rising — the last five years have been the warmest in recorded history*  — you now more than ever need ways to beat the heat. Here are 10 low-cost, easy-to-implement strategies to help you keep your cool this summer: Hydrate regularly. Water is low-cost, abundant and accessible. Water makes up about 60 percent […]

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report*, there were an estimated, 1,401,840 burglaries in 2017, a decrease of 7.6 percent when compared with 2016 data, but that still means that one burglary occurred in the United States about every 13 seconds. What can you do to safeguard your home from burglary, which resulted in an […]

Just because you’re retired now doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the lifestyle you had when you were working. Indeed, now that your time is your own, you might even be able to improve your quality of life. Think of retirement as a new suit or dress you’ve purchased. To make sure it fits, feels […]