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By staff WriterAre they worth the price? Kristen L. Falk says: It depends.
January 19, 2010
Looking For Certainty On Contingent AnnuitiesWho could have predicted that the time would come when people would worry about the uncertainty of the "when" of death?
January 19, 2010
Looking For Certainty On Contingent AnnuitiesWho could have predicted that the time would come when people would worry about the uncertainty of the "when" of death?
January 19, 2010
Are VA Guarantees Worth The Price?A popular financial website recently wondered why the cost of guarantees for variable annuities was going up.
January 18, 2010
Miracle On The Hudson Co-Pilot Among Speakers at IRI Marketing ConferenceThe Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)'s 2010 Marketing Conference -to be held Feb. 21-23 in New York City - will feature the latest industry trends, gripping keynote speakers and the first-ever IRI "Advisor Forum" for financial advisors.
January 14, 2010
Towers Watson: Pension Plans Have A Good MonthRising stock prices probably helped defined benefit pension plans in December 2009, and a drop in projected benefit obligations probably helped, analysts say.
January 14, 2010
AXA Distributors Adds Retirement Income Planning CurriculumAn annuity wholesaler has developed a new retirement income planning self-study program.
January 14, 2010
Seize The 2010 OpportunityAs 2010 begins, many producers are happy to leave 2009 behind.