Annuities
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Kehrer-LIMRA: Bank Annuity Sales Figures Mixed
By Staff WriterBanks sold $2.7 billion in annuities in December 2010, down from $2.9 billion in December 2009, according to Kehrer-LIMRA.
February 04, 2011
Tax Patent Bill Heads to Senate FloorThe Senate Judiciary Committee has approved S. 23, a bill that would bar the patenting of tax strategies.
February 03, 2011
2010 Q4 Earnings: Hartford Beats Estimates on Strong Wealth ResultsAnnuity deposits dropped 59% as the Hartford exits international markets and revamps its U.S. sales
February 03, 2011
Kehrer-LIMRA: Bank Annuity Sales Figures MixedBanks sold $2.7 billion in annuities in December 2010, down from $2.9 billion in December 2009, according to Kehrer-LIMRA.
February 03, 2011
CFPB Sets Up WebsiteA new federal watchdog agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has set up a website that mentions retirement savings in passing and makes no direct reference to insurance or annuities.
February 03, 2011
Fidelity Puts Muscle Behind Income PlanningFidelity Investments is promoting the idea that workers should consider a variety of options - including annuities - for generating retirement income.
February 03, 2011
Bernanke: Health, Aging to Drive BudgetFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke today warned the Washington press corps that the United States must do something about health program costs and Social Security or watch the country's creditors make the adjustments.
February 03, 2011
Bernanke: Health, Aging to Drive BudgetFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke today warned the Washington press corps that the United States must do something about health program costs and Social Security or watch the country's creditors make the adjustments.