Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Finding the Best Options for Lump Sum Pension Buyouts
By William H. Byrnes, Robert BloinkHelping clients with lump sum windows from pensions decide whether to take the lump sum; how to invest it.
August 12, 2016
Why Aren’t Retirement Savers Choosing Annuities?Despite annuities benefits, Americans aren't buying into them.
August 10, 2016
Should You Hoard Cash Before the Election?Gary Shilling suggests cash allocations of 30% to 50%; S&P's Sam Stovall says holding cash makes sense. But there are less dramatic ways to speculate.
August 05, 2016
Another Way to Look at Robo-Advisors: The Doctor AnalogyWhen you were sick, wonders Exceed Investments Joe Halpern, have you ever gone to a robo-doctor?
August 04, 2016
With Shares Up, AIG Executives Remain OptimisticAIG shares increase on higher-than-expected second-quarter earnings as the company reshapes itself under intense pressure from institutional investors.
August 04, 2016
MetLife Net Falls 90% on Review of Annuities Slated for ExitMetLife said second-quarter profit tumbled 90% on a review of the prospects of a variable annuity business the firm is seeking to exit.
August 01, 2016
Broker-Dealers Embrace DOL's Best Interest Contract ExemptionSeveral insurance carriers have indicated they will attempt to comply with the DOLs best interest contract exemption rather than exiting certain lines of business.
August 01, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Additions and Subtractions for Direxion ETFsDirexion announced two new ETFs plus splits for five ETFs that rallied sharply and reverse splits for four that suffered large losses.