Economy & Markets
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Quiz question: which income feature gets top billing?
By Marie Z. RiceThis article answers the question, which of several features do consumers rate as a top priority when choosing a retirement income product,whether an annuity of other product?
April 24, 2009
Earnings: RGA, StanCorp, OthersMost of the insurers and reinsurers that have announced their earnings this week have reported positive net income.
April 23, 2009
Just admit you don't knowOur friend and former columnist Christine Benz has a simple client strategy we seriously hope you're already employing. In the face of uncertainty, just admit...
April 22, 2009
Aflac Campaign Takes FlightAn insurer is rolling out a new effort to promote itself as a company that can help consumers cope with uncertain economic times.
April 22, 2009
What's Next for Gold?Unexpectedly, though, the dream of $1,500-per-ounce gold has been unfulfilled.
April 21, 2009
The Political/Economic Blame GameI recently received an e-mail from an advisor who took issue with part of my April column for Investment Advisor, "Timing Is Everything" (http://www.investmentadvisor.com/Issues/2009/April/Pages/Timing-Is-Everything.aspx). He...
April 20, 2009
Which GLWB Is "Best?"Today's annuities have many types of guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit features. This raises the question: which is the best GLWB? The answer depends.
April 19, 2009
Which GLWB Is "Best?"Today's annuities have many types of guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit features. This raises the question: which is the best GLWB? The answer depends.