Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Q3 not kind to annuity sales at banks
By Maria WoodVariable and fixed annuities both get socked by a drop in sales.
December 04, 2012
To Avoid Fiscal Cliff, 401(k) Plans May Fall Off Deep EndAdvisor Brett Goldstein says possible deals to cap contributions could shutter plans, hurt low-income employees particularly and see contributions plunge up to 65%.
December 03, 2012
IRI: Total annuity sales edge down in 3Q, income annuities sales riseIndustry-wide annuity sales for the third quarter reached nearly $52.9 billion, down from $55.3 billion in the previous quarter.
December 03, 2012
IRI: Total annuity sales edge down in 3Q, income annuities sales riseIndustry-wide annuity sales for the third quarter reached nearly $52.9 billion, down from $55.3 billion in the previous quarter.
December 03, 2012
Are your clients protected with an annuity?For some clients, the extra cost can act as an "air bag" to protect their financial security.
November 30, 2012
MVAs: Most Valuable Annuity?Because this is a feature whereby the insurance company shares some pricing risk with the annuity purchaser...51 percent of all indexed annuities have a market value adjustment.
November 30, 2012
BellTel president: sale of Verizon pension assets to Prudential violates ERISA lawVerizon Communications plan to sell its pension obligations to Prudential violates federal ERISA law, according to an association representing Verizons 41,000 pensioners.
November 30, 2012
BellTel president: sale of Verizon pension assets to Prudential violates ERISA lawVerizon Communications plan to sell its pension obligations to Prudential violates federal ERISA law, according to an association representing Verizons 41,000 pensioners.