Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
To Avoid Fiscal Cliff, 401(k) Plans May Fall Off Deep End
By Gil WeinreichAdvisor Brett Goldstein says possible deals to cap contributions could shutter plans, hurt low-income employees particularly and see contributions plunge up to 65%.
December 03, 2012
Are your clients protected with an annuity?For some clients, the extra cost can act as an "air bag" to protect their financial security.
November 30, 2012
MVAs: Most Valuable Annuity?Because this is a feature whereby the insurance company shares some pricing risk with the annuity purchaser...51 percent of all indexed annuities have a market value adjustment.
November 30, 2012
BellTel president: sale of Verizon pension assets to Prudential violates ERISA lawVerizon Communications plan to sell its pension obligations to Prudential violates federal ERISA law, according to an association representing Verizons 41,000 pensioners.
November 30, 2012
BellTel president: sale of Verizon pension assets to Prudential violates ERISA lawVerizon Communications plan to sell its pension obligations to Prudential violates federal ERISA law, according to an association representing Verizons 41,000 pensioners.
November 29, 2012
Jefferson National Adds Alternative Investments to Help ‘Fiscal Cliff’ AnxietyMore than 68% of advisors have increased their use of alternative investments.
November 27, 2012
Guaranteed Income Will Lead Annuity Industry in 2013One of the defining trends for the annuity market in 2012 will continue in 2013: guaranteed income.
November 20, 2012
Annuity Sales Struggle Due to Low Rates: LIMRAGuaranteed living benefit riders were a bright spot in an otherwise dismal third quarter.