Spending in Retirement
Learn how to best work with clients to determine their optimal retirement spending plan.
The Election Is On!
By Joseph MontminyVariable annuity sales reached a new record in 2007 and the ongoing appeal of guaranteed living benefits (GLBs) played a key role in their success.
April 01, 2008
Combo ProductsRetirement income is in the news and several companies have responded to the increasingly visible shift from investment accumulation to income distribution by announcing new...
April 01, 2008
Capital ControlIt's no secret that not all couples are alike. When it comes to raising families, running a household, or making a decision about what to...
April 01, 2008
NEWS & PRODUCTS, APRIL 2008Despite the uncertain financial and economic environment last year, Americans continue to contribute to their IRAs, and those Americans who work with advisors are more...
March 27, 2008
Targeting the DateVan Kampen Retirement Strategy Trust, a unit of Van Kampen Investments, has added a suite of 10 target date retirement funds to its roster.
March 27, 2008
Beyond Stocks and BondsAt a time when financial market conditions are going from bad to worse, experts believe that those who can afford to put some of their retirement savings into alternative assets will increasingly be looking to do so.
March 27, 2008
LTC Carriers Get Younger and YoungerLong-term care insurance is becoming a staple of financial planning for those in their 40s and 50s according to new research by the American Association...
March 21, 2008
Wealth2k Offers Income Planning Sales ProgramA marketing company has introduced a system aimed at advisors who counsel retirees.Wealth2k Inc., Canton, Mass., is using a Web site to distribute the system, ...