Annuities
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LIMRA: Fixed and Variable Annuity Sales Fall in First Quarter of 2012
By Warren S. HerschAnnuity sales in the first quarter of 2012 totaled $54.8 billion, down from $59.5 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2011. Sales of both fixed annuities and variable annuities contributed to the decline.
May 16, 2012
Planned ParenthoodWhen my wife and I had kids, people thought we were too young for it, given the state of the world. We were nearly 30, and a generation ago, we would have been just as crazy for waiting as long as we did. How things change.
May 16, 2012
The Future of Retirement? 401(k)s That Look Like Old-Fashioned Pensions (Time Moneyland)Survey finds one in five employers expect to introduce an annuity option in the next 12 months.
May 16, 2012
Are Variable Annuities a Good Investment? (Wall Street Journal)Experts on both sides debate whether variable annuities are worth the money.
May 16, 2012
Protesters Disrupt WellPoint Annual MeetingHecklers call for more disclosures of information about political contributions.
May 16, 2012
When is the Best Time to Get Out of the Market?Ask your clients these questions to get them to understand the value of safe-money products, like fixed annuities.
May 15, 2012
Annuities Are Always in VogueSure, the stock market is in recovery mode, but that doesnt mean advisors should forget about the guaranteed protection annuities offer to their clients.
May 15, 2012
Annuities Are Always in VogueSure, the stock market is in recovery mode, but that doesnt mean advisors should forget about the guaranteed protection annuities offer to their clients.