Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
LGBT community presents unique challenges in financial planning
By Maria WoodPrudentials first-ever study of the LGBT population found high incomes, but a feeling that advisors dont understand their special circumstances.
November 14, 2012
Survey: Families at odds over financial planningSurvey results from Fidelity Investments found family members frequently disagree when asked privately about hard-to-discuss topics, such as elder care, inheritance and retirement security.
November 14, 2012
Trial opens for two accused of defrauding the dyingAt issue is a loophole in variable annuities and the so-called death-put bonds.
November 13, 2012
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November 13, 2012
FINRA keeping busy with enforcing annuity sales misdeedsThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has been actively enforcing all manner of annuity transaction misdeeds nationwide.
November 13, 2012
Have your cake… and eat it, tooEquity indexed annuities can protect principal and give your clients a chance to participate in future market gains.
November 13, 2012
10 things 401(k) plans won't tell youFirst among them: We weren't meant to carry the weight of your future.
November 12, 2012
7 paradoxical sales truthsThese contradictory sales principles are critical to unlocking the keys to long-term success.