Annuities
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Report: delaying annuity income payments can boost payout by average of 9 percent
By Warren S. HerschWorking just one more year beyond the age of eligibility to receive an annuity income stream can increase the annual payout by an average of 9 percent, according to a new report.
December 14, 2012
Respecting your prospect’s marital privacyPlan the pace of your first meeting wisely, and you'll have no trouble getting a second.
December 13, 2012
How to create your own marketing machineAn effective marketing machine is targeted, proactive and repeatable.
December 13, 2012
Advisor blogs: A good idea?To blog or not to blog depends on your company's strategy and needs.
December 13, 2012
LIMRA: Pre-retirees who work with advisors do more planningThe report shows that 61 percent of pre-retirees who work with advisors have calculated the amount of assets and investments available to spend in retirement compared to 32 percent who dont work with an advisor.
December 13, 2012
LIMRA: Pre-retirees who work with advisors do more planningThe report shows that 61 percent of pre-retirees who work with advisors have calculated the amount of assets and investments available to spend in retirement compared to 32 percent who dont work with an advisor.
December 13, 2012
Will seniors ever retire?A heart-to-heart between a dad and his son takes an odd turn as the Generation Xer discovers a hard truth: Some seniors just wont retire. Ever.
December 13, 2012
Survey: As fiscal cliff approaches, RIAs look to tax-deferred productsMore than 8 in 10 fee-based advisors say that a product offering tax-deferred growth would benefit clients as Congress considers higher taxes to resolve the impending fiscal cliff crisis.