The outlook for the LTCI business is not good. The reason? Partly, the unexpectedly large tabs being rung up by existing policyholders.
Company expanding its administrative services to yet another custodian's network
Advisers not thrilled by short deadline on variable annuity pullback
Public trustee bemoans break with historic self-financed structure
Clients claimed rep told them to put their IRA into life settlements
Advisers are still fuming about the last-minute notice they received from Prudential informing them of a lock down of several popular annuities.
Changes keep coming in the variable annuity space, as MetLife Inc. will stop taking additional contributions to VAs with legacy living and death benefits next Monday.
Though variable annuity sales continue to be dominated by a few big companies, lower-profile carriers may seek opportunities in product innovation and new distribution channels.
Thirst for immediate gratification can take six-figure toll in retirement
Think tank projects tax hike of $3,500 per household
Mitt Romney used a little-discussed estate planning tool to shovel $100M to his heirs tax free — and lower what he paid to the IRS. Here's how it works.
A looming retirement crisis prompts a rethink about DB and DC models
