Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Pros & Cons of Variable Distribution MLPs
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPThe current yields of these master limited partnerships have been strong recently, but there are some cautionary factors to consider, Yorkville Capital notes.
November 08, 2013
Variable annuities might be unsuitable for some elderly investorsSome experts say the companies that offer the annuities have made promises about benefits they cannot meet.
October 23, 2013
Jackson National hits pause button on variable annuity exchangesThe carrier temporarily clamps down on 1035 exchanges as it nears its sales volume limit.
October 23, 2013
Jackson National hits pause button on variable annuity exchangesThe carrier temporarily clamps down on 1035 exchanges as it nears its sales volume limit.
October 23, 2013
Is it time to trade in that old variable annuity?With so many changes being made to variable annuity contracts, should an advisor recommend a 1035 exchange?
October 23, 2013
Is it time to trade in that old variable annuity?With so many changes being made to variable annuity contracts, should an advisor recommend a 1035 exchange?
October 15, 2013
Indexed variable annuities—a VA product curveballIVAs, or structured annuities, offer clients the potential for participation in any equity market gains with substantial downside protection.
October 14, 2013
Indexed Variable Annuities—a VA Product CurveballIVAs, or structured annuities, offer clients the potential for participation in any equity market gains with substantial downside protection.