Annuities
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S&P 500’s 2024 Rally Shocked Forecasters
By Alexandra Semenova and Sagarika JaisinghaniPessimistic equity strategists have continued to be caught off guard by the market’s twists and turns.
December 27, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back PaymentsThe bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.
December 26, 2024
Who Will Vote on Fed Policy Next Year?The four new voters are based at regional banks in Boston, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago.
December 26, 2024
‘God Bless America’ Fund Tops S&P 500Meanwhile, a Democratic-themed fund is also beating the benchmark thus far in 2024.
December 23, 2024
What the New $1.9T Spending Law Means for Life and Annuity LegislationThe American Relief Act contains no life insurance or annuity provisions, but it rattled the policy gameboard.
December 23, 2024
Prudential Sheds $11B in Universal Life Guarantee ExposureThe firm has closed on a reinsurance agreement with Wilton Re.
December 23, 2024
Mid-Career Adults Face 19% Increase in Death RateThe major drivers appear to be drug overdoses, alcohol and cardiovascular problems.
December 21, 2024
Senate Passes Bill to Curb Contentious Social Security RulesThe Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal two provisions, now goes to President Biden.