Annuities
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Ask the expert: Handling the people challenges at annuity seminars
By Staff WriterWhat are some of the 'people' challenges you've faced when conducting annuity seminars, and how do you deal with them?
May 23, 2008
Competition for fixed annuitiesIn addition to competition from variable products, fixed annuities are also facing competition from other areas such as target-date or life-cycle funds which offer saving features while automatically providing asset allocation and rebalancing based
May 22, 2008
Competition for fixed annuitiesIn addition to competition from variable products, fixed annuities are also facing competition from other areas such as target-date or life-cycle funds which offer saving features while automatically providing asset allocation and rebalancing based
May 21, 2008
Mitigating the longevity riskA fixed annuity can help fight what's becoming the greatest impediment to a successful retirement - increasing longevity. According to Drs. David Babbell and Craig Merrill of the Wharton Financial Institutions Center and co-authors of
May 20, 2008
Mitigating the longevity riskA fixed annuity can help fight what's becoming the greatest impediment to a successful retirement - increasing longevity. According to Drs. David Babbell and Craig Merrill of the Wharton Financial Institutions Center and co-authors of
May 20, 2008
Don't play games with your CEContinuing education requirements are a fact of life for most financial professionals. The vast majority dutifully complete their courses, take their exams, and do a better job for their clients as a result. However, a few opt to game the system by
May 20, 2008
NAIC To Tackle Suitability, DesignationsRegulators have decided to proceed with efforts to develop model laws relating to annuity suitability and producer use of professional designations.Members of the Life Insurance ...
May 19, 2008
America's seniors keep their eyes on the road aheadAs America's population ages - some 10,000 people will turn 65 every day by the year 2012 - seniors and their families see that transportation and driving safety will become significant issues. More than 30 million American drivers aged 65 and