Annuities
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This recovery really is different from others
By Barry RitholtzCalling this the worst economic expansion since World War II is like saying the ebola virus is the worst cold you ever had.
July 30, 2015
Brain games: Do they stop the mind from aging?In an effort to slow her brain from aging, author Patty Marx subjected herself to experiments with electric pulses to her head.
July 30, 2015
Arguments continue over DOL’s fiduciary proposalSome statements highlight the potential for a negative impact on advisors & insurers that sell annuities to retirement plans.
July 30, 2015
Millennials choose—annuities?Millennials are distrustful of traditional saving options, including IRAs and 401(k)s--here's what they're choosing to invest in instead.
July 30, 2015
Millennials choose—annuities?Millennials are distrustful of traditional saving options, including IRAs and 401(k)s--here's what they're choosing to invest in instead.
July 30, 2015
MetLife says Obama plan threatens ability to advise middle classThe DOL proposal could force MetLife to choose between manufacturing individual annuities and distributing.
July 30, 2015
MetLife says Obama plan threatens ability to advise middle classThe DOL proposal could force MetLife to choose between manufacturing individual annuities and distributing.
July 30, 2015
Debt is (a) dangerous (b) lucrative or (c) both?Most everyone uses debt, according to a Pew study. Surprisingly, the most enthusiastic about debt are older Americans.