Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Phoenix, AltiSure team up for annuity
By Staff WriterThe Phoenix Companies is now offering the Premier LifeStyle Annuity, a single-premium indexed annuity.
July 31, 2011
One vs. 114 complaintsMy annual study on index annuity complaints shows on a sales volume adjusted-basis, annuity complaints have fallen 75 percent since 2007.
July 29, 2011
Two more new developments on the annuity rider frontThe buzz in the annuity world is about optional features that guarantee a lifetime income stream--living benefit riders.
July 28, 2011
Is the three-legged stool off-kilter?Beware an annuity that offers a bonus that appears to be too good to be true.
July 27, 2011
A $230-million Ponzi scheme in Ohio haltedThe SEC broke up a Ponzi scheme in Ohio that victimized some 5,000 investors, including many seniors.
July 27, 2011
Is the three-legged stool off-kilter?Beware an annuity that offers a bonus that appears to be too good to be true.
July 12, 2011
MWA: Community Bank Annuity Income RisesU.S. community banks are reporting about $31 million in annuity fee income for the first quarter, up 11% from the total for the first quarter of 2010.
July 12, 2011
MWA: Community Bank Annuity Income RisesU.S. community banks are reporting about $31 million in annuity fee income for the first quarter, up 11% from the total for the first quarter of 2010.