Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
Pension Law Helps PBGC Results
By Staff WriterA change in federal treatment of airline pension plans boosted the performance of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. in fiscal year 2006.The PBGC, the federal ...
October 27, 2006
Earnings RoundupStrong results overseas helped profits at Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. during the third quarter.Hartford Financial, Hartford, is reporting $758 million in net income for ...
October 26, 2006
Insurance Costs Increase in the New YearThe Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 mandates that beginning in 2007, an individual with modified AGI of more than $80,000 per year or a married couple exceeding $160,000 per year will pay a higher percentage of the Medicare Part B premium.
September 17, 2006
Banks Report Strong Rise In Mutual Fund And Annuity IncomeBanks report that their fee income from sales of mutual funds and annuities rose 8.6% during the first half of the year over the same ...
September 13, 2006
Partners Unveil California Dental PlanAssurant Employee Benefits and United Dental Care of California Inc. have joined to introduce 2 prepaid group dental plans for Golden State employers.Assurant Employee Benefits, ...
September 06, 2006
Banks Report Strong Rise In Fund and Annuity IncomeBanks report their fee income from sales of mutual funds and annuities rose 8.6% during the first half of the year over the same period ...
September 03, 2006
Placing DI Coverage In The Medically Impaired MarketI can remember when Cadillacs and Chevrolets were the primary cars of choice, can you? These automobiles seemed to serve most Americans' travel needs very ...
September 01, 2006
About the ManagerNext year will mark Charlie Johnson's 50th year with Franklin Resources and as manager of the Franklin Income Fund. In 1957 he joined the predecessor...