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RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2008
Lincoln launches variable annuity rider

The all-in-one rider provides an income step-up to 200% of the initial guaranteed amount 10 years into the policy.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2008
Individuals may now sue 401(k) plans

Today’s Supreme Court decision will impact 50 million workers with $2.7 trillion invested in 401(k) plans.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2008
Friedman Billings Ramsey

FBR booked a net loss of $27.8 million compared with a net loss of $7 million in the year-ago period.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
Wachovia tops in annuity-sales commissions

The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank collected $483 million in annuity fees, or 0.06% of $782.8 billion in assets.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
NAIC releases laws and practices report

The <a href=/assets/docs/CI39631220.PDF>assessment</a> details areas where reciprocity and uniformity initiatives must improve in U.S. states.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
Report: Buffett slammed for bailout plans

Warren Buffett faced is facing criticism after Moody&#8217;s Investors Service &#8212; in which he is the largest stakeholder &#8212;told bond insurers to accept a bailout.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2008
Prices headed north in January

The consumer price index increased 0.4% in January, fueled in large part by rising food and beverage prices.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2008
SEC proposes improved disclosure

Disciplinary histories would be included in plain English brochures.

INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 19, 2008
Study: Lax standards caused mortgage woes

Academics pin the mortgage crisis on lenient lending criteria.

INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 19, 2008
MBIA replaces CEO

Leadership change reflects problems at the company due to subprime mortgages.