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Annuity riders add flexibility to retirement income planning
By Russell WiltgenA retirement income planning strategy can help to ensure that your clients' assets last as long as their retirement. As financial representatives, you are already aware that wise planning can help make retirement dreams become reality. But
October 15, 2008
Annuity riders add flexibility to retirement income planningA retirement income planning strategy can help to ensure that your clients' assets last as long as their retirement. As financial representatives, you are already aware that wise planning can help make retirement dreams become reality. But
October 15, 2008
Long term care insurance alternatives: annuities, waivers, combos and ridersWith the graying of America, there is little doubt that long term care insurance -- or something like it -- is necessary. Two out of five people over 65 will require nursing home or other long-term assistance. In 2006, an estimated nine
October 14, 2008
SEC to reopen 151A comment periodAnd the plot thickens! Just when we thought the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule 151A was becoming easier to figure out, the SEC threw a curve ball. An SEC document dated Oct. 10, says the regulatory body is "reopening
October 14, 2008
How to survive today's marketDon't make rash decisions. Recent events highlight the need to have a financial plan that you are able to follow regardless of market swings. As difficult as it may be, don't let your emotions drive your investment decisions. Reacti
October 14, 2008
Consumer confidence65%: Percentage of insurance industry professionals who believe investor confidence is either flat or falling. 99%: Percentage who believe most retirement-minded Americans will address the financial crisis by moving money into "safer&
October 13, 2008
How to survive today's marketDon't make rash decisions. Recent events highlight the need to have a financial plan that you are able to follow regardless of market swings. As difficult as it may be, don't let your emotions drive your investment decisions. Reacti
October 13, 2008
Investors with Self-Directed Retirement Plans See Opportunities in ForeclosuresA new trend is emerging from the nation-wide real estate slump: An increasing number of investors with self-directed retirement plans are seizing the opportunity to buy bank-owned properties at depressed prices, using money from their IRAs.