Types of Annuities: 9 Questions Answered
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesHere's what investors should know about annuity contracts, including when income begins for each type.
April 15, 2021
How Auto-IRAs Can Help Increase Lifetime Social Security BenefitsAuto-enrollment at a 6% default rate can translate into up to 8% more income for life, new research finds.
April 09, 2021
Credit Suisse's New Chairman to Weigh Damage-Control Options After Archegos BlowupThe Swiss bank may merge with UBS or be sold to another firm in the wake of $4.7 billion in losses tied to the fiasco.
April 02, 2021
5 Rules for Claiming Social Security Benefits After DivorceYes, divorced spouses (typically women) can claim spousal benefits if they meet the criteria. Here's what advisors should know.
April 02, 2021
Is an AML Crackdown Coming for RIAs?Under Gensler, the SEC might revive a dormant AML policy plan, lawyer Ben Marzouk says.
April 02, 2021
What Biden's $2T Infrastructure Plan Means for TaxesAlong with higher tax rates on corporations, Biden will focus on high-income earners to help fund the plan, attorneys say.
March 31, 2021
The 6-Figure Wash Sale Tax Nightmare and Other DIY Investor Horror StoriesThe rude tax-time awakening of legions of novice day traders has become a hot topic among advisors.
March 26, 2021
Is an Annuity Really Worth It?A new study concludes: You probably won't get out what you pay in, but the real value is in the stability annuities provide.