Annuity Planning
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For Future Tax Flexibility, Consider a Variable Annuity
Instead of paying taxes on capital gains, this type of guaranteed income move could be better for clients.

Wade Pfau: Pandemic Tears Up 4% Rule
The professor tells ThinkAdvisor why retirees shouldn't rely too much on investment portfolios and how they can fill the income gap.

7 Keys of Secure Act's Annuity Safe Harbor in Retirement Plans
More clients are likely to see an annuity option in their 401(k) in the near future, so it's important they know what to watch out for.

'Stan the Annuity Man' Sees Business Booming as Investors Seek Safety
The "annuity truth" advocate tells ThinkAdvisor which kinds of annuities he prefers and which are "overhyped."

DPL Offers Free Annuity and Insurance Services for RIAs
Free access is available until June 1.

Kotlikoff Weighs In: Should Cash-Strapped Seniors Claim Social Security Early?
The economist and Social Security expert talks to ThinkAdvisor about the best ways to get cash now and how to reopen the economy.

Allianz Life Gets Direct Access to eMoney Advisor Platform With New Pact
The deal enables the insurer to offer advisors financial planning software maker's tools.

Want to Work in Retirement? Life May Have Other Plans
In an Allianz Life survey, half of retirees left the workforce earlier than expected.

Consumers Who Know More About Annuities May Like Them More
Higher quiz scores translated into a little more hostility, and a lot more warmth.

7 Things COVID-19 Has Taught Your Youngest Annuity Prospects
The pandemic has obviously been a powerful educator. Here's a look at its lesson plan.