Annuities
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What Economic Policies Do Americans Need? Ask Them
By Noah SmithAn economist argues that the case for universal health and retirement programs is obvious.
May 26, 2017
MetLife Adds Critical Illness Annuity Rider in Hong KongBuyers who suffer covered illnesses will get a stream of payouts up to age 100.
May 26, 2017
10 Big Tax Expenditures and How They’ve ChangedSome help your clients more than others. All compete for budget lifeboat space.
May 26, 2017
DOL Looking for Reason to Delay Full Fiduciary Compliance Date: LawyerThe department says it will issue a Request for Information; the findings could give it cover to delay past Jan. 1, lawyer Erin Sweeney says.
May 26, 2017
‘Mnuchin Rule’ Against Wealthy Tax Cuts Comes Back to Bite HimOne flashpoint is the effort to repeal the 3.8% Affordable Care Act net investment tax.
May 26, 2017
Retirement Savings Gap Seen Reaching $400 Trillion by 2050One challenge is that half of the U.S. babies born in 2007 might live to 104.
May 26, 2017
Why Do the Pundits Hate Fixed Annuities?Sure, haters gonna hate, hate, hate. How do you play ball?
May 26, 2017
Wall Street Signals Bond Yields to Stay Lower, Fed Hikes or NotLife insurers are hungry for higher rates. It's not clear whether central bankers can feed them.