Annuities
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EBRI: Slump Hit Older Boomers Hard
By staff WriterThe Great Recession may cause about 3.8% to about 14% of some groups of workers to run short of money when they retire, according to researchers at the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
January 25, 2011
Pacific Life rolls out B-share annuityPacific Life has introduced Pacific Destinations B, a new variable annuity sold through Edward Jones Financial Advisors.
January 25, 2011
The State of the Union 2011Health and retirement policy specialists say the future state of the union could be grim if the United States fails to understand and fund the benefits promised by government agencies and private employers.
January 25, 2011
The State of the Union 2011Health and retirement policy specialists say the future state of the union could be grim if the United States fails to understand and fund the benefits promised by government agencies and private employers.
January 24, 2011
Foresters Closes on FICCThe Independent Order of Foresters has completed previously announced efforts to acquire First Investors Consolidated Corp., a U.S. distributor of life and investment products.
January 24, 2011
SEC Fiduciary Study Pleases Some, Frustrates OthersSome groups are welcoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff support for a uniform fiduciary standard for efforts to give retail customers personalized investment advice, but insurance producers say a uniform standard would backfire.
January 24, 2011
Foresters Closes on FICCThe Independent Order of Foresters has completed previously announced efforts to acquire First Investors Consolidated Corp., a U.S. distributor of life and investment products.
January 23, 2011
SEC Fiduciary Study Pleases Some, Frustrates OthersSome groups are welcoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff support for a uniform fiduciary standard for efforts to give retail customers personalized investment advice, but insurance producers say a uniform standard would backfire.