The pros and cons of fixed and indexed annuities
By Stephan R. LeimbergThe risk and return characteristics of fixed and variable annuities are so fundamentally different that each type is more or less suitable for various purposes.
September 30, 2016
Marrying fixed index annuities with actively managed accountsUsing fixed index annuities in retirement planning has many benefits for clients and advisors.
September 30, 2016
Marrying fixed index annuities with actively managed accountsUsing fixed index annuities in retirement planning has many benefits for clients and advisors.
September 22, 2016
Illinois court sees fixed indexed annuities as insuranceAn Illinois appellate court panel has ruled that fixed indexed annuities are insurance and not securities products under state law.
September 20, 2016
Fiduciary rule causes insurers to pull back on financial productsState Farm Insurance says it will not accept liability on the future sale of annuities or mutual funds. Meanwhile, Allstate, USAA and Nationwide plan to stay in the commission investment business.
September 20, 2016
Fiduciary rule causes insurers to pull back on financial productsState Farm Insurance says it will not accept liability on the future sale of annuities or mutual funds. Meanwhile, Allstate, USAA and Nationwide plan to stay in the commission investment business.
September 14, 2016
Annuity sales trending slightly up year over year: IRIAnnuity sales surpassed $55.9 billion during the second quarter, on par with the first quarter, led by robust sales of fixed indexed products.
September 14, 2016
Annuity sales trending slightly up year over year: IRIAnnuity sales surpassed $55.9 billion during the second quarter, on par with the first quarter, led by robust sales of fixed indexed products.