CFRA Research says annuities have winds at their back from the SECURE Act and interest rates.
Consumers can get a 5% return on fixed annuities that in the past paid 2%, said Adam Politzer.
‘Diversification' in retirement goes well beyond asset class, Allianz argues.
Annuities' payout rates are higher than they've been in years. Does that mean they give good relative value?
The annuities industry trade group wants to make annuities a required default investment in retirement plans.
It's time for the wealth management industry to recognize the differentiated financial needs and objectives of women.
The SECURE Acts helped pave the way.
Life span expectations are key drivers of annuity buying decisions, Boston College researchers found.
DOL staff wants to propose a rule that can be finalized by year's end, an industry attorney said.
The “safe withdrawal rate” isn't safe.
Record annuity sales indicate advisors may be more open to using the products, industry observers say.
Finra exam results show firms often can't justify contract switches.
UBS said it had to settle millions in claims because of Robert Earl Turner Jr.'s activities.
Consumers seeking guaranteed earnings drove unprecedented sales in 2022.
Only 2% of consumers said fees were an important factor when considering an annuity, LIMRA said.
Security Benefit executives predict annuities will gain in popularity in 2023.
Retirees and pre-retirees are trying to figure out how to confront inflation and market volatility.
'Diversification' in retirement goes well beyond asset class, Allianz argues.
Boosting the percentage of stocks in a portfolio above 50% won't have much impact on starting safe withdrawal rate.
Annuities have been selling like hotcakes. Whether that's good or bad depends on whom you ask.