Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Non-Annuity Income Products Start To Bite
By Linda KocoVariable annuities represent a major share of the retirement income market. But that position may be under threat by new, non-annuity retirement income products...
August 31, 2005
Pru Supports Contest For Disability ProgramsPrudential Financial Inc. is helping to sponsor a program that will encourage nonprofit groups to help people with disabilities.[@@]Prudential, Newark, N.J., is supporting a ...
August 31, 2005
BubblecaptionThe risk of price declines has increased in 36 of the nation's 50 largest housing markets, according to a survey released earlier this summer ...
August 31, 2005
CFPSurvey Add-onsCFP Survey Add-onsFlag--Pay StubsA new survey illustrates how the certified financial planner designation results in a handsome increase a planner's income. ...
August 26, 2005
Fund in Focus: George Putnam Fund of BostonJeanne L. Mockard, lead manager since April 2000 S&P Rank: 3 Stars Venerable Fund Sticks To Its Knitting
August 22, 2005
Trades Contributed To MassMutual CEOs Downfall: ReportMassMutual's board terminated the company's CEO in June in part because he allegedly made unauthorized trades in a shadow retirement account, according to a ...
August 08, 2005
Principal Publishes Annuity GuidePrincipal Financial Group Inc. has published a guide for employers and financial advisors on use of income annuities.[@@]The "white paper" explains how adding an ...