Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Investment-only variable annuities: Who should invest in them?
By William LoweNot all annuities are created equal, and the variable annuity landscape in particular is always changing. No wonder consumers are confused.
December 24, 2015
Investment-Only Variable Annuities, Pt. 2: The Importance of Due DiligenceWith a better idea as to when--and which--clients might benefit from IOVAs, it's time to review the necessary due diligence on these annuities.
December 23, 2015
Investment-Only Variable Annuities, Pt. 1: Who Should Invest in Them?IOVAs have gained popularity recently, since they tend to be straightforward and offer a wide variety of investment options. That doesn't mean they're right for every client at every time.
December 22, 2015
The New Variables in Variable AnnuitiesThe ability to alter terms of in-force VA contracts can provide carriers and clients with flexibility, but are they a smart choice for the client?
November 30, 2015
Annuity Wars Highlight Rift Between FactionsAre annuities just a trap set for uninformed investors or valuable retirement tool? It depends on who you ask: Ken Fisher or Moshe Milevsky.
November 25, 2015
Optional Death Benefits Broaden Investment-Only VAs' SurgeUnlike sales of most other variable annuities, IOVAs are gaining steam, and some have optional death benefits.
November 20, 2015
4 more Dave Ramsey myths, debunkedMr. Ramsey's hatred of annuities is all the more harmful because he boldly touts falsehoods as facts.
November 20, 2015
4 more Dave Ramsey myths, debunkedMr. Ramsey's hatred of annuities is all the more harmful because he boldly touts falsehoods as facts.