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 Portfolio Products: Vanguard Switches Indexes to Cut Costs
By Marlene Y. SatterNew products introduced over the last week include a new annuity from Northwestern Mutual, a fresh fund from Hatteras and a CRM update from Schwab.
September 28, 2012
Pru to Pay $615 Million for Hartford Individual Life UnitPrudential will re-insure about 700,000 Hartford policies that provide $135 billion in coverage.
September 13, 2012
Sammons Annuity, IRA Use Asset Allocation Model to Simplify Fund SelectionSammons Retirement Solutions held a Web seminar on Thursday discussing two new products launched in February.
September 13, 2012
Fixed Annuities Near Record SalesIndexed annuity sales increased 8.3% from the first quarter to the second, Beacon Research reported.
September 12, 2012
Indexed Annuities Gather SteamThe rate at which indexed annuity product features have been changing in recent months can be dizzying to even the most seasoned financial producers, but client interest has never been greater.
September 10, 2012
What if Ben Bernanke Owned a SPIA?Low interest rates may be great for refinancing homeowners like the Fed chairman. But what if he owned a single premium immediate annuity?
September 10, 2012
What if Ben Bernanke Owned a SPIA?Low interest rates may be great for refinancing homeowners like the Fed chairman. But what if he owned a single premium immediate annuity?
September 07, 2012
Bernanke Took Advantage of Low Rates to RefinanceThe Fed chairmans choices for his personal finances run mainly to no-frills investments that emphasize safety, such as annuities and Treasuries.