Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Fischer says Fed close to reaching goals and lifting rates
By Jeanna Smialek, Christopher CondonThe Fed appears poised to raise interest rates, as expected, by the end of the year.
November 10, 2016
Your retirement under President TrumpSpeculation about what the Trump presidency might mean for Social Security, the DOL fiduciary rule and 401(k)s.
November 09, 2016
What your prospect wants: It's not what you thinkThere's a big difference between being pushy and being professional.
November 09, 2016
What a Trump presidency means for the ACAThe power split in the Senate, and regulatory process constraints, may shape the possibilities.
November 09, 2016
Trump, GOP could torpedo DOL rule, Dodd-FrankTrump supports the Financial CHOICE Act, which would kill the DOL fiduciary rule and replace Dodd-Frank.
November 08, 2016
Create your own halo effectMaking a favorable first impression with a prospect dramatically increases your chances of hearing a 'yes' later on.
November 08, 2016
Using SPIAs as bond replacements in a retirement portfolioSubstituting a SPIA for bonds in a retirement portfolio can eliminate or substantially reduce a clients interest rate risk.
November 08, 2016
Using SPIAs as bond replacements in a retirement portfolioSubstituting a SPIA for bonds in a retirement portfolio can eliminate or substantially reduce a clients interest rate risk.