Annuity Investing
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MetLife Net Falls 90% on Review of Annuities Slated for Exit
By Katherine ChiglinskyMetLife said second-quarter profit tumbled 90% on a review of the prospects of a variable annuity business the firm is seeking to exit.
July 27, 2016
Pension Plan Annuity Elections: Another Retirement Planning GambleFollowing up on the Social Security claiming "gamble," here's another complicated retirement income issue: deciding on the best pension payout.
July 26, 2016
Does DOL Fiduciary Rule Create a New Right to Sue?The lawsuit by NAFA challenges the rule on six counts, but the key question is whether the rule creates a new private right of action.
July 22, 2016
A Tale of Woe: Boomers Trying to Build a Retirement Nest EggEight in 10 boomers don't know the amount of pre-retirement income theyd feel comfortable living on into their golden years.
July 21, 2016
MetLife Shelves 148-Year-Old U.S. Retail Brand for ‘Brighthouse’The insurer is seeking to give a fresh identity to the U.S. operation that offers annuities and life insurance policies to individuals.
July 19, 2016
Goldman Sachs Profit Jumps 74% on Bond Trading: Q2 EarningsFixed-income revenue rises 33%, equities revenue drops 11%; firms compensation costs decline 13% to $3.3 billion.
July 04, 2016
After the DOL Fiduciary Rule, Enter the Fee-Based Variable AnnuityThe long-suffering product class may be ripe for a comeback as hefty VA commissions are frowned upon under the DOL rule.
June 20, 2016
6 Economic Predictions for 2016 and Beyond: SIFMAFed rate hikes in the summer and winter remain "the majority forecast, if just barely," the group says.