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.
Income Tax Planning with Pooled Income Funds
By Gavin Morrissey, Gavin MorrisseyEstate tax reduction, no setup fees and income and capital gains advantages can make this charitable choice a workhorse for some clients.
November 24, 2009
Phoenix launches two fixed indexed annuity productsThe Phoenix Companies, Inc., Hartford, Conn., has introduced Phoenix Index Select and Phoenix Index Select Bonus.
November 19, 2009
Phoenix IAs Offer 3 GMWB Riders, 5 Index OptionsTwo new indexed annuity products are each offering a choice of three guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit riders and five indexed account options.
November 19, 2009
Phoenix IAs Offer 3 GMWB Riders, 5 Index OptionsTwo new indexed annuity products are each offering a choice of three guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit riders and five indexed account options.
November 13, 2009
Earnings: IHC, American Independence, PresidentialA few more life insurers reported earnings this week.
November 06, 2009
Earnings: AIG, Prudential, OthersBlack ink dominated the income statements of the life insurers, health insurers and distributors that announced their earnings this week.
November 06, 2009
Earnings: AIG, Prudential, OthersBlack ink dominated the income statements of the life insurers, health insurers and distributors that announced their earnings this week.
November 01, 2009
Bonds Keep MomentumAnalysts are scratching their heads. "It's hard to believe that three months ago we looked upon the bond funds world with amazement because the average taxable...