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401(k) Annuities
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Legislation Passed to Boost Annuity Use in 401k Plans
Bipartisan legislation meant to increase “guaranteed lifetime income products” (annuities) in 401k plans passed the House last Thursday…
September 30, 2018
3 Ways to Help 401(k) Participants Decumulate
America’s headed toward a “retirement crisis.” The majority of workers aren’t saving enough. Health care is going to…
September 28, 2018
10 Years Post-Crisis, Americans Make Better Financial Decisions
“Every cloud has a silver lining,” as they say, and a decade after the 2008 financial crisis, its…
September 4, 2018
Retirement Industry Insider Pfau Says Time Is Right for Annuities
Everyone’s talkin’ annuities these days, with pre-retirees asking for lifetime income options and investment insiders anticipating an imminent…
August 23, 2018
401k Plan Sponsors Seriously Worried About Employee Retirement Chances
Should 401k advisors be banging HSA and annuity (or rather “guaranteed income”) options harder? Yes, if we’re to…
August 14, 2018
401(k) Advisors Largely Shun Annuities—But Should They?
International insurance industry think tank The Geneva Association is the latest financial industry group to pitch annuities as…
July 5, 2018
Danger: Divorce May Disrupt Retirement Outlook
Divorce isn’t easy. As if the emotional toll it takes isn’t difficult enough, ending a marriage is financially…
June 19, 2018
Should 401(k) Advisors Use Fixed Indexed Annuities?
It’s no secret—401(k) advisors aren’t exactly annuity fans. But new research from a very reputable source might have…
March 7, 2018
How Do Retirees Really Feel About Annuities?
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, retirees feel more secure with them. A new LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute study…
February 20, 2018
Congressional Bill Increases Annuity Use in 401ks
Recently-introduced legislation to increase so-called lifetime income options (annuities) in 401k and similar retirement plans specifically notes that…
January 13, 2018