Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Annuities Are Always in Vogue
By Eric ThomesSure, the stock market is in recovery mode, but that doesnt mean advisors should forget about the guaranteed protection annuities offer to their clients.
May 14, 2012
Retiree Health-Care Costs Surge (Wall Street Journal)Recent survey reveals almost half of Americans near retirement said they were "terrified" about health-care costs.
May 11, 2012
Do Advisors Need to Videotape Annuity Sales?With the Neasham decision hovering over the industry, a group of experts suggested that advisors may need to record their sessions with senior clients.
May 11, 2012
Natalie Choate Talks Estate Planning & AnnuitiesThe tax planning expert spoke about annuities in IRAs and Qualified Lifetime Annuity Contracts.
May 11, 2012
Chicken Little? Maybe a LittleNo one knows how the market will move next, but one thing is for certain; we better have a safety net or the protection offered by annuity wrappers cocooning our retirement nest eggs.
May 10, 2012
How Much Does Social Security Pay?Your clients need more than just their monthly Social Security check. A life annuity can help.
May 10, 2012
Aegon Q1 Profit Up by 59% as Crisis EasesThe Dutch insurer reported strong new U.S. sales, although earnings from operations there weakened as it earned less from annuities because people lived longer than expected.