With sales of deferred-income annuities up, carriers see an opportunity
Prudential's decision to raise the price tag on an already pricey VA has some B-Ds thinking twice about pushing the product. Darla Mercado reports.
MetLife has trimmed a third of its adviser force amid a push to save $150 million a year by 2014. Question is, are the job cuts over?
Axa is the latest insurer to drop aggressive VA investment options, moving customers into funds that are less volatile. The shift will affect some 500,000 policies.
Advisers rank low on list of resources pre-retirees turn to for help.
But financial advisers warn such moves could cost you more
New data indicates more Americans are deciding that the cost of hanging on to U.S. citizenship is too much of a tax burden.
Reaction to documentary split along party lines -- rep or fiduciary.
Penn Treaty's last financial statement filed in 2008; policyholders in limbo
Insurer close to being spun off in an initial public offering; business to remain the same.
Company provides financial planning, investment advice and lifestyle services, including bill payment, to athletes and entertainers
Drop-off in companies making contributions to retirement plans; trend not 'abating anytime soon'
There's no exception for the gray area of legally separated couples.
Software options vary by sophistication and price. Which is right for you?
Legaly separation doesn't change Uncle Sam's view of your status
Various rules apply for spouses, ex-spouses and survivors; did you expect anything different?
Don't look now, but gains in the stock market have kept pressure on the cost of mutual funds in 401(k)s. The popularity of index and no-load funds has helped, too.
