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401(k) Annuities
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Most Consumers Still Baffled by Annuities
According to a recent Secure Retirement Institute (SRI) study, only one in four consumers can correctly answer at…
Transamerica Launches Low-Cost Variable Annuity
On Monday, Transamerica announced the launch of a new variable annuity with average annual fees that are roughly…
Interest in 401k Plan Annuities Rises as Result of Recent Volatility
Will rollercoaster market rides and gut-wrenching drops bring sources of guaranteed income (meaning annuities) into focus in 401k…
Expanding 401k Access Highlights IRI’s 2020 Advocacy ‘Blueprint’
“Expand opportunities to save for retirement by enhancing access to, and features of, workplace retirement plans” is the…
Iowa Proposes Harmonized Annuity Best Interest Regulation
As annuities are poised for meaningful expansion into 401k plans as a result of the SECURE Act, states…
Fixed Indexed Annuities: Record Sales in 2019, Again in 2020?
Despite a rough fourth quarter, 2019 turned out to be quite the banner year for fixed indexed annuity…
NAIC Approves Best Interest Model Regulation for Annuity Sales
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) gave final approval Feb. 13 to a revised model regulation that…
Rolling Stones Reup With Lifetime Income Tour Sponsors
Annuities and aging rockers—an unlikely partnership that just seems to work. The Alliance for Lifetime Income announced that…
Millennials Falling Behind on Retirement Savings?
Millennials’ retirement expectations are similar to previous generations—they hope to retire with adequate income that will last. No…
A SECURE Act Safe Harbor for Guaranteed Income in 401ks: Fred Reish
The SECURE Act amends ERISA to create a fiduciary “safe harbor” for the selection of the provider of…