by
Tracey Longo
EBRI and Transamerica found more than 58% of workers retire earlier than planned.
by
Ben Mattlin
In some instances, annuities can be the perfect retirement-planning solution tool.
by
Tracey Longo
Some 45% of investors report they have no strategy for taking plan distributions, a new Allianz survey finds.
by
Ben Mattlin
Sales of the products hit record numbers in some cases, according to the data tracker.
by
Tracey Longo
The lack of a standard gives insurance brokers an unfair advantage, advisors say in a new survey.
by
Bill Hortz
NAIFA has positioned itself to shape the future of the industry while empowering financial service professionals and enhancing the financial security of consumers in communities across the nation.
by
Tracey Longo
Only 27% of investors say their advisors mention income planning, according to Alliance for Lifetime Income research.
by
Ben Mattlin
Defaults are too rare to be a serious risk factor when choosing an annuity product, they say.
by
Ben Mattlin
In some instances, annuities can be the perfect retirement-planning solution.
by
Tracey Longo
They want $2.1 million to retire, on average, but fall far short of that, says a Northwestern Mutual report.
by
Ben Mattlin
Fixed annuity rates have already started to decrease in anticipation of Fed cuts, advisors say.
by
Tracey Longo
Companies are rewarding annuity agents with lavish vacations and cash bonuses, her staff says in a new report.
by
Tracey Longo
A CFP Board official forcefully argued that its fiduciary standard is good for business and middle-class clients.
by
Tracey Longo
As fixed annuities sales, IRA rollovers soar, agents are exploiting regulatory gaps, Edwin Hu argues.
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Ben Mattlin
Fixed annuity rates have already started to decrease in anticipation of Fed cuts, advisors say.
by
Ben Mattlin
Registered index-linked annuities have benefited from Fed moves and demographic trends.
by FA Staff
Fixed-indexed and registered index-linked annuities drove the surge in sales, Limra said.
by
Ben Mattlin
Advisors report sluggish demand for the guaranteed-income products in retirement plans.
by
Tracey Longo
In an amicus brief, the board said the rule is needed to eliminate conflicts and fill regulatory gaps.
by
Tracey Longo
More retirees are staying put in 401(k)s as plans ramp up features to keep them.
