Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Managed payout funds: Worth another look?
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPThe financial crisis set back the funds but several have done well with the markets subsequent recovery.
August 21, 2014
Marketing—your hedge against the future, part 3The rising market has lifted all boats, likely bringing new business to your shores. Marketing is insurance against the day the tide turns.
August 20, 2014
The secret to a more satisfying (and successful) work lifeGetting involved in your community might just be the best thing you've ever done for your business or yourself.
August 20, 2014
How to get others to care about your messageIt's a demonstrated fact: Connecting first leads to greater profitability.
August 20, 2014
Total U.S. annuity sales hit $61.4 billion in second quarterIn the first six months of 2014, total U.S. annuity sales increased 10 percent, compared with 2013.
August 20, 2014
Rogue advisors on paradeThere is no shortage of bad apples giving a bad name to the industry. They just can't seem to help themselves.
August 20, 2014
Measuring what retirees and pre-retirees want from income solutionsInvestment growth, flexibility and guaranteed income have greater appeal than asset management control.
August 20, 2014
Prudential Plc builds U.S. annuity lead with $12.7 billion salesPrudential Plc, the largest U.K. insurer by market value, extended its lead in U.S. variable annuity sales.