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By Russell E. Towers, J.D., CLU, ChFCA single premium immediate annuity can fund a pre-retirees income needs until Social Security benefits kick in. However, there are tax issues that must be addressed.
January 21, 2013
The 6 most illuminating quotes from the Fed’s pre-crisis meetingsThe Fed had an inkling something bad was on the way, but it had no idea how wicked, how quickly or how long it would take to overcome.
January 21, 2013
How to cut megabanks down to sizeHead of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas proposes returning to a more sophisticated version of Glass-Steagall.
January 21, 2013
Glimmer of hope in U.S. debt talks buoys marketsCongress must agree by the end of February to increase the limit on how much the U.S. can borrow.
January 21, 2013
Sen. Nelson said to be top pick for NAIC CEOA new CEO will face regulatory pressures as well as the need to integrate reforms with state regulatory systems.
January 21, 2013
Who’s afraid of the big bad annuity?Maybe its time to show consumers how an annuity actually works.
January 21, 2013
Small-business owners need you!Boomer business owners are hitting retirement age with no succession plan in place. This is where you come in.
January 20, 2013
‘It costs too much’Heres how to get over this stumbling block with grace and ease.