Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Third of Americans Report Lack of Financial Well-Being
By Michael S. FischerRetirement-related worries are a top source of stress, a Guardian Life survey found.
July 26, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Halted by Texas CourtThe delay of the Sept. 23 effective date kicks off a "long litigation journey," an ERISA lawyer says.
July 25, 2024
Moving Beyond Life Expectancy Rules of ThumbPart of acting in clients' best interest involves taking life expectancy analysis seriously.
July 25, 2024
Brighthouse Asks Court for Help With Annuity Tied to Murder CaseProsecutors have charged the beneficiary with providing the gun the owner used to kill herself.
July 24, 2024
New RMD Regs Back Annuity-Based Stretch IRAs, Advisor SaysThe tax code shows that SPIAs can offset the loss of the old school stretch IRA, Gary Mettler contends.
July 22, 2024
Which Strategy Wins the Retirement Spending 'Smackdown'?David Blanchett and Michael Finke weigh the benefits and pitfalls of several approaches. Which will emerge victorious?
July 22, 2024
5 Things Biden's Election Exit Means for Life and AnnuitiesKamala Harris's years as an official in California could soon have a bigger effect on what goes on in Washington.
July 22, 2024
American National Adds Annuity Investment Option for a Tough WorldThe company says its new national security tech stock index could benefit from the trend toward deglobalization.