Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Clients Like High Annuity Rates
By Allison BellJason Long, Blueprint's head of sales and operations, breaks down the shopping behavior that issuers love to hate.
October 22, 2026
15 States With Highest Average U.S. Income Tax Bills in 2025Residents in these states might be looking for help with lightening the load.
October 21, 2026
Policyholders Sue Asset Manager That Controlled Failed Life and Annuity IssuerThree trusts have accused Nassau Financial and Golden Gate Capital of using a "scheme to loot PHL's assets for their own benefit."
October 20, 2026
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Buffer Annuities: Downside Protection Isn't a FloorRILAs allow investors to capture market gains, but they can be riskier than other annuities.
October 15, 2026
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Structure an Inheritance With an AnnuityHeirs can receive an income stream while avoiding a big tax hit.
October 13, 2026
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Why Only 1 in 10 Retirees Draw Steady Portfolio IncomeNearly 40% don't touch their 401(k)s until RMDs kick in, new Vanguard research finds. Here's how advisors can help.
October 09, 2026
Annuity Issuers Should Be Safer Than Wealth Managers From AI: FitchIf the analysts are correct, some advisors might expand life and annuity services to AI-proof their practices.
October 09, 2026
Annuity Issuers' Hot Equity Converter Tool Bothers Moody'sThe rating agency has a hard time figuring out what's happening inside the issuers' rated note feeder investments.