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.
Principal Reinsures $25B in Life and Annuity Business With Talcott Arm
By Allison BellThe company still wants to sell business life insurance and non-qualified deferred comp arrangements.
January 31, 2022
15 Best U.S. Cities to Invest in Real Estate: 2022A new report by CrowdStreet, a real estate investing marketplace, ranks markets based on 28 key indicators.
January 29, 2022
How a 401(k) 'Bridge' Lets Annuity Haters Delay Social Security ClaimingResearchers looked at a way for 401(k) participants, hesitant to annuitize, to "buy a higher Social Security benefit."
January 28, 2022
10 Things That Scare Your Annuity Prospects NowInsurers, distributors and other organizations have looked in consumers' heads and found what worries them.
January 28, 2022
Low Rates Still Pushing Annuity Buyers Toward Variable ProductsThe Fed might be ready to raise interest rates, but annuity issuers aren't feeling it.
January 28, 2022
Wall Street Briefed by Biden Team on Possible Russia SanctionsLeaders of Citi, BofA, JPMorgan, Goldman and other banks were informed about moves to target Moscow's ability to convert currency.
January 28, 2022
A Financial Planning Checklist for Newly Single Clients Over 50After a divorce or the death of a spouse, here are some important topics to discuss with your client.
January 27, 2022
How 10 Advisors Are Handling Market Volatility Now: Advisors' AdviceHere's what advisors are saying and doing to calm clients' fears and keep their portfolios on track.