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.
SunAmerica Adds VA Withdrawal Option
By Staff WriterA new variable annuity minimum withdrawal benefit feature can let guaranteed VA income increase in years when the owner takes withdrawals.AIG SunAmerica Retirement Markets Inc., ...
May 30, 2008
Guardian Survey: Fear of Losing Income Due to the Economy Equals Fear of Losing Income Due to DisabilityDespite job-security worries stemming from current economic conditions, it appears that U.S. employees are just as concerned about the possibility of losing their ability to earn an income due to an unexpected illness or injury, according to a recent
May 28, 2008
Lincoln launches new lifetime productLincoln Financial Group has launched an optional benefit rider, Lincoln Lifetime Income Advantage. The rider offers several features to provide more flexibility and control for...
May 28, 2008
A really weird trend of the weekIn what can only be described as a sign of the times, Goldman Sachs suffered its first decline in year-over-year earnings in 11 quarters and...
May 23, 2008
AIG Raises More Capital Than ExpectedAmerican International Group Inc. says strong demand helped it overcome investment market turmoil and raise more capital than it had expected.AIG, New York, says it ...
May 08, 2008
Study: Banks In Insurance Earn MoreBanks that sell insurance make more money than banks that don't.In 2007, commercial banks and savings banks with some insurance-related income had a median net ...
May 01, 2008
New Gas Fund LaunchedThe summertime is typically met with the prospect of higher gas prices, and if you happen to own a 747 or SUV, then the newly...
May 01, 2008
Three Sources of IncomeAcademic research shows that, over our lifecycle, we can generate income from three major sources: human capital, social capital and financial capital. Chart 1 illustrates how...