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Annuities Require Correct Designation Of Owner, Annuitant And Beneficiary
By Norse N. BlazzardFrom the time of the ancient Phoenicians on up to a few years ago, it was standard practice that the key life to be taken ...
December 01, 2007
Return illusions -- risk and volatility* The charts referenced below appear at the bottom of the article The top wheel has five possible outcomes with four of them returning 6 percent and one returning 1 percent. The bottom wheel also has five possible outcomes, but they range from 2
December 01, 2007
Inside the senate chambersAnd just what was the prevailing opinion on suitability and credentials, something which precipitated this fall's entire season of self-reflection? SEC Chair Christopher Cox's own presentation to the Senate committee offered some
December 01, 2007
The annuity of the futureThe next time a prospect asks you why he should consider an annuity, counter by noting that annuities are one of the oldest financial planning tools in the history of the world. Annuity stems from annua - Latin for annual stipends. They
December 01, 2007
The survival guideThis fall has been something of a nightmare for many in the industry. A single New York Times article painting the senior advisor market in a dubious light helped prompt a hearing before the Senate's Special Committee on Aging. Many top
November 30, 2007
State Takes Annuity Issuer To CourtA Midwestern official has accused an insurer in her state of making unsuitable sales of long-term deferred annuities to senior citizens.Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson ...
November 30, 2007
Nationwide Expands Annuity MenuAn insurer is offering more retirement savings choices.Nationwide Financial Services Inc., Columbus, Ohio, has introduced the marketFLEX Advisor variable annuity contract, which is designed for ...
November 30, 2007
Return illusions -- risk and volatility* The charts referenced below appear at the bottom of the article The top wheel has five possible outcomes with four of them returning 6 percent and one returning 1 percent. The bottom wheel also has five possible outcomes, but they range from 2