by
Ben Mattlin
Where and how should annuities figure in retirement-income planning?
by
Edward Hayes
There may be a shift in consumer demand to variable annuities with lower rates, the research organization says.
by
Allison McNeely, Dawn Lim
Over the past decade, Athene has grown into the firm's biggest profit driver and the largest annuities provider in the U.S.
by
Ben Mattlin
Interest rates have risen to a point where annuity swapping needs to be carefully considered by advisors.
by
Ben Mattlin
Fixed-rate deferred annuities now make up 44% of the annuity market, according to LIMRA.
by
Edward Hayes
Many Americans are worried about the turbulence in the economy, says Allianz Life.
by FA Staff
The two new indexes are designed to enhance diversification possibilities.
by
Eric Rasmussen
CFRA Research says annuities have winds at their back from the SECURE Act and interest rates.
by
Ben Mattlin
Annuities' payout rates are higher than they've been in years. Does that mean they give good relative value?
by
Tracey Longo
The annuities industry trade group wants to make annuities a required default investment in retirement plans.
by
Ben Mattlin
Life span expectations are key drivers of annuity buying decisions, Boston College researchers found.
by
Edward Hayes
Record annuity sales indicate advisors may be more open to using the products, industry observers say.
by
Tracey Longo
Consumers seeking guaranteed earnings drove unprecedented sales in 2022.
by
Edward Hayes
Only 2% of consumers said fees were an important factor when considering an annuity, LIMRA said.
by
Karen DeMasters
Security Benefit executives predict annuities will gain in popularity in 2023.
by
Edward Hayes
Retirees and pre-retirees are trying to figure out how to confront inflation and market volatility.
by
Jennifer Lea Reed
'Diversification' in retirement goes well beyond asset class, Allianz argues.
by
Ben Mattlin
Annuities have been selling like hotcakes. Whether that's good or bad depends on whom you ask.
by
Tracey Longo
The change could lead to more of these annuities, whose sales hit $20.4 billion in 2022's first half.
by
Karen DeMasters
Market volatility helped annuity sales this past year, according to Wink Intelligence.
