Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Required Minimum Distributions and an Account Holder’s Death
By Stephan R. Leimberg, L. Paul Hood, Jr., Jay Katz, Edwin P. Morrow, Martin M. ShenkmanIRC Section 401(a)(9) spells out the rules that govern what happens to the account value.
September 08, 2017
Ryan Bears Brunt of GOP Anger on Trump's Deal With DemocratsThe 90 House members who voted against a temporary spending and debt ceiling package today are Republicans.
September 08, 2017
Annuities Now Pay More Than CDs: AnnuityAdvantageA firm analysis shows the top-yielding 5-year fixed annuity pays 3.15%.
September 07, 2017
Bond Manager With $6.6 Billion Just Saw the Scariest Chart EverMorten Steinsland says market players are under pricing risk.
September 07, 2017
Freedom Caucus Members Frustrated With GOP Leaders on AgendaMark Meadows sees lack of movement on the Affordable Care Act as a source of ugliness.
September 07, 2017
Fed Policies Aren't to Blame for Distorted Asset PricesThe author contends that the real bad guy is the free market.
September 07, 2017
Legal Arrangements Other than MarriageHere's another look at how clients' household arrangements can affect planning strategies.
September 07, 2017
Illinois Officials Prod Rauner to Sell Bonds to Cut Unpaid BillsThe pile of bills left over from a budget impasse includes many bills from health care providers.