Annuities
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By David PortAnnuity suitability requirements got you down? Conquer the paperwork maze with these guidelines.
September 27, 2012
How the NFL’s blown call fiasco will boost your retirement securityThe now settled labor dispute with NFL refs has a lot to say about how retirement is funded in the U.S.
September 26, 2012
Undecided boomers talk about Obama vs. RomneyLast week we looked at what seniors thought about the election; now, here's the boomer take.
September 26, 2012
Merrill Grabs Morgan Stanley Exec to Run Annuities, InsuranceMichael Maghani, a 30-year industry veteran, was previously with Citi, UBS and other firms
September 26, 2012
Americans to financial planners: We need help!Recent surveys show that many Americans have scant savings and unrealistic expectations about working in retirement.
September 25, 2012
Before you build that retirement plan…Have your clients updated their beneficiary designations? Thats just one of the factors you need to consider when building a retirement plan.
September 24, 2012
About those hybrids...Moody's analysts point out that life and annuity products with LTC benefit triggers are pretty new.
September 24, 2012
3 reasons to buy that FIA nowWaiting for interest rates to return to normal before investing in fixed indexed annuities may not be in the best interest of clients.