Annuities
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Ore. Eyes Life Benefits Tax
By Linda KocoThe Oregon Senate Revenue Committee will hold a hearing Thursday on a proposal to tax life insurance and annuity benefits.
March 18, 2009
New research: boomers still don't know enough about annuitiesBoomers are increasingly seeking products with guaranteed income benefits. It's no surprise to independent registered investment advisors (RIAs), but many say annuities - having the...
March 18, 2009
Insurers Modify Annuity BenefitsInsurers that sell variable annuities have had to contend with volatile equity and credit markets. As a result of the changes, the industry is moving towards more standardized benefits, according to several experts.
March 18, 2009
Report: Financial Abuse Hurts EldersFinancial professionals may find ideas for ways to protect older clients in a new report on elder financial abuse.
March 17, 2009
Gregory D. WoodworthGregory D. Woodworth has been named senior vice president and general counsel of National Life Group. Prior to joining National Life in March 2006 as vice president and deputy general counsel, Woodworth spent six years at MassMutual as associate
March 17, 2009
Securian Financial GroupSecurian Financial Group has named nine new members to its Women's Interactive Sales Exchange. The WISE Council's goal is to recruit, support and retain female advisors. Julie Bower, WISE board president, Tax and Financial Group Cara
March 17, 2009
Securian Financial GroupSecurian Financial Group has named nine new members to its Women's Interactive Sales Exchange. The WISE Council's goal is to recruit, support and retain female advisors. Julie Bower, WISE board president, Tax and Financial Group Cara
March 16, 2009
Gregory D. WoodworthGregory D. Woodworth has been named senior vice president and general counsel of National Life Group. Prior to joining National Life in March 2006 as vice president and deputy general counsel, Woodworth spent six years at MassMutual as associate