Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Investing is hard—it's harder if you're stupid
By Chris CarosaHordes of behavioral researchers have gone out of their way to show just how inexpert the investing public really is.
August 13, 2015
Social Security turns 80 to cheersSocial Security turns 80--and Americans still value it highly, according to this AARP survey.
August 13, 2015
The 1 percent advantage: How to win with holistic planningIf you sell annuities youve encountered a sales pitch boasting a higher guaranteed withdrawal rate vs. a safe withdrawal rate from a stock/bond portfolio.
August 13, 2015
CFA criticizes 3 industry arguments against proposed DOL fiduciary ruleThe Consumer Federation of America has targeted 3 arguments made by the financial industry against the proposed DOL fiduciary standard.
August 12, 2015
What it means to be a multigenerational advisorAccording to one expert, "what, why and how" are the three keys to being a successful multigenerational advisor.
August 12, 2015
Retirement for savers and investorsIn today's financial environment, what would it take to generate $10,000 in annual income?
August 12, 2015
How to write a great B2B video script (Part 2)Keeping your video brief and having a professional do the voiceover will help you gain credibility.
August 11, 2015
Clients don't want to hear your sales pitchPeople dont like to be sold, but they love to buy.