Fixed Annuities
Fixed annuity news and analysis, with coverage of book value annuities, multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) contracts, immediate annuities, deferred income annuities (including QLACs), and fixed indexed annuities.
Annuity sales rebound from Q1, fall below prior year results
By Daniel WilliamsU.S. annuity sales totaled $60.2 billion in the second quarter 2015, 3 percent lower than sales recorded the same period a year ago.
August 11, 2015
The top 5 fixed annuity benefits to discuss with clientsThe opportunity to make investments with a guaranteed minimum rate of return is just one of the reasons why fixed annuities are gaining steam.
August 11, 2015
FIA FAQ: 7 key facts about fixed index annuitiesWith a wide range of benefits fixed index annuities (FIAs) can be a great component in an individuals overall retirement plan.
August 11, 2015
8 reasons why FIA sales are soaringFixed index annuities combine the reliability and predictability of a fixed annuity with the ability to benefit from stock market trends inherent in index annuities.
August 11, 2015
FIAs: Potential for gains without the risk of lossesThe old phrase, no pain, no gain, is far from the truth when describing fixed index annuities (FIAs).
July 28, 2015
Evensky: Fee-only advisors face annuity dilemmaHarold Evensky says fiduciary advisors will be obliged to recommend annuities, even if it means they won't get paid on those assets.
July 27, 2015
Evensky: Fee-Only Advisors Face Annuity DilemmaFee-only pioneer Harold Evensky says fiduciary advisors will be obliged to recommend annuities even if it means they won't get paid on those assets.
July 23, 2015
Fixed index annuities: Sales growing, products evolvingFor the first time, FIAs accounted for more than a 50 percent market share for all annuity sales.