Not all financial products are created — or regulated — equally. Stocks and mutual funds fall under federal securities laws, while savings accounts benefit from FDIC protection. But annuities? They’re ...
In the past, annuities have been misunderstood as complex investment vehicles. After all, they’re known for their high commissions and opaque fees. Furthermore, these commissions often line the ...
An annuity is an insurance product. It provides a long-term stream of income in exchange for an upfront premium. There are many types, including immediate, deferred, fixed, variable and indexed.
Annuities are often marketed as a safe and reliable source of income, especially in retirement. They come with the promise of steady payments — a sort of paycheck replacement designed to offer peace ...
Life insurance annuity, a hybrid financial product, seamlessly marries the risk protection of life insurance with the income ...
Continued economic turmoil is a market concern, but life and annuity sales are expected to remain solid throughout 2026, LIMRA projects.
The Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) and annuities are two popular investment options for those looking for regular income ...
Retirement should be a time for relaxation, travel, and pursuing your passions. However, a nagging concern haunts many: they fear they will outlive their savings. After all, as lifespans increase, the ...
On the surface, everything is A-OK in the life of an annuity producer. Huge numbers of Americans are at or nearing retirement age, annuities are selling like umbrellas at the beach and retirement plan ...
The annuities marketplace is banking on continued investment from private equity to keep up with product demand, as US annuity sales increased 8 percent year-over-year to a record $119.2 billion in ...