Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
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 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
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 01, 2010
Asset AllocationBehind the Numbers, with Mark Balasa For Mark Balasa and his colleagues in The Alpha Group the new year rolls in with a combination of positives...
December 29, 2009
Personal income continues to riseWe're as shocked as you. The After falling dramatically early this year, total personal income is climbing again in the United States and poised to...
December 23, 2009
ETFs Move Out on the Yield CurveBlackRock's iShares has launched two new fixed-income ETFs that will provide a way to allocate portfolio assets to a broad index of longer corporate, U.S. and international bonds.