Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
VAs Get New GMWB Options
By Linda KocoA variable annuity series is now offering 2 new guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit options.
January 18, 2010
Helping Employees Weather the Perfect Benefits StormIn a challenging economic climate, rising benefits costs can continue to put pressure on employers and employees alike.
January 18, 2010
Helping Employees Weather the Perfect Benefits StormIn a challenging economic climate, rising benefits costs can continue to put pressure on employers and employees alike.
January 13, 2010
Roubini SpeaksMacro-economic fundamentals could make the economy in first half of this year appear to be "rosier" than it really is, Nouriel Roubini cautions.
January 07, 2010
Working boomers are unsatisfied, worriedAt a time when jobs are hard to come by, satisfaction is falling dramatically. A report by The Conference Board, which looks at job satisfaction...
January 06, 2010
Disability insurance: Claim deniedIt's a fact that disability income insurance (DI) claims have increased dramatically over the last several years, along with a disproportionate number of inappropriate denials.
January 05, 2010
AXA Equitable Provides Dual-Account PlatformA new variable annuity is offering two distinct investment accounts, one focused on performance and growth and the other on retirement income protection.
January 04, 2010
Money Flows in 2010: Searching for Alpha, January 2010There are a lot of nervous investors around as we begin a New Year and decade.