Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Fixed Indexed Annuities to Hold ‘Bright Spot’ in 2015
By Melanie WaddellFixed indexed annuities and immediate and deferred income annuities are showing strong growth, says the IRI's Cathy Weatherford.
December 11, 2014
Fixed annuity sales cool, variable annuity sales stableData from Beacon Research and Morningstar, Inc. is in and Q3 2014 news on annuity sales is not all peaches and cream.
December 10, 2014
10 Big Economic Predictions for 2015: BofA Merrill LynchBofA Merrill Lynch Global Research released its annual year-ahead outlook, seeing strong fundamentals and robust growth in the U.S.
December 08, 2014
Tony Robbins Slams Critics, Says He’s Not a Financial AdvisorSupercoach Tony Robbins, who invites seminar attendees to walk over hot coals, is now raking RIAs over the coals for taking pot shots at him.
December 01, 2014
Boomer Demand for Annuities to Stay High Despite Low RatesThree-quarters of advisors say most clients want guaranteed retirement income, IRI report shows.
December 01, 2014
Court Blocks Restrictive State Medicaid Annuity PracticesAn Ohio federal court ruling suggests the way may be clearing for clients who wish to use Medicaid-compliant annuities in their long-term care planning.
November 25, 2014
The top 10 annuity writers for Q3 2014Jackson National Life again topped the variable side of business with $18.4 billion while Allianz led in fixed with $9.7 billion.
November 18, 2014
Total Annuity Sales Fall 2% in Q3According to a new report from LIMRA, lower interest rates are impacting fixed annuity sales.