Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Transamerica to End Sales of Fixed Annuities and Some Variable Annuities
By Allison BellTransamerica's parent says bond yields are too low to support the products' benefits guarantees.
December 11, 2020
169-Year-Old MassMutual Invests $100 Million in BitcoinIn business since 1851, the insurer also takes a $5 million minority equity stake in NYDIG, a provider of cryptocurrency custody services.
December 07, 2020
Nationwide Adds In-Plan Group Indexed Annuity: Pension and Group Annuity UpdateTransamerica, MetLife, Legal & General and Allianz Life also have pension and group annuity news.
December 04, 2020
Draft Suitability Guide Could Shape How States Regulate Annuity SalesArizona, Iowa and Rhode Island have already adopted the NAIC's model update. Commenters, including Michael Kitces, speak up.
December 01, 2020
Delaware Floats 'Best Interest' Rule for Annuity SalesLike rules adopted by Arizona, Iowa and Rhode Island, Delaware's proposal would align with the SEC's Regulation Best Interest.
December 01, 2020
Nationwide Adds Fee-Based Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Rider: Annuity MovesFIDx, American Equity, Credit Suisse and Salt Financial also have annuity moves news.
November 28, 2020
Why Advisors Must 'Tailor' Client Talks on Annuities, Longevity in the Pandemic: Milevsky"Annuities are insurance against longevity, and that is an uncertainty that's greater now," says the retirement income expert.
November 24, 2020
Why a New Type of Alpha Should Be Retirement Portfolios' True GoalAdvisors often look at investment alpha as the priority of clients' financial plans. But that ignores the full picture.