Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Top 20 Largest Pension Funds in the World
By Michael S. FischerResearch shows assets fell 3% in 2015 for the world's 300 biggest funds, but growth since financial crisis is up 19%.
August 26, 2016
What Advisors May Not Know About the DOL Fiduciary RulePension law attorney Marcia Wagner lays out not just the basics of the rule but some details that may surprise you.
August 22, 2016
Finding the Best Options for Lump Sum Pension BuyoutsHelping clients with lump sum windows from pensions decide whether to take the lump sum; how to invest it.
August 18, 2016
Top 10 annuity providers: Q2 2016During a quarter when fixed indexed products soared and variable annuity products struggled, most companies held steady on this ranking of the top 10 individual annuity providers.
August 12, 2016
Why Aren’t Retirement Savers Choosing Annuities?Despite annuities benefits, Americans aren't buying into them.
August 10, 2016
Should You Hoard Cash Before the Election?Gary Shilling suggests cash allocations of 30% to 50%; S&P's Sam Stovall says holding cash makes sense. But there are less dramatic ways to speculate.
August 05, 2016
Another Way to Look at Robo-Advisors: The Doctor AnalogyWhen you were sick, wonders Exceed Investments Joe Halpern, have you ever gone to a robo-doctor?
August 04, 2016
With Shares Up, AIG Executives Remain OptimisticAIG shares increase on higher-than-expected second-quarter earnings as the company reshapes itself under intense pressure from institutional investors.