Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
What advisors don’t know about variable annuities: Market conditions and VAs
By Mike HenkelVA contracts look like a win-win situation, but the last five years have created problems for both variable annuity holders and providers.
April 24, 2013
How annuities can win the financial propaganda warOne simple message can completely change the public perception of annuities.
April 24, 2013
How annuities can win the financial propaganda warOne simple message can completely change the public perception of annuities.
April 24, 2013
Workers need to put more dollars in DC plansAs companies shift from defined benefit to defined contribution plans, workers must be engaged in the process and save more, experts say.
April 24, 2013
Poll: Aging U.S. in denial about long-term care needThe AP-NORC Center found widespread support for LTC savings tax breaks.
April 23, 2013
Corporate pensions underfunded in 2012Strong investment returns and healthy employer contributions could not overcome low interest rates.
April 23, 2013
Online transaction tax rife with unintended consequencesLawmakers and industry officials say an online financial transaction tax bill would hurt retirement savers, small businesses and investors.