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U.S. Banker
December 2007
Anthony Malakian |
Retirement Dreams Are Fueling Soaring Sales As the Baby Boomers move into their 60s, mutual-fund and annuity sales and services are thriving, and with a good two decades worth of Boomers nearing retirement, the long-term forecast seems good for banks.   |
U.S. Banker
December 2005 |
Investment products: Index-Rate Annuity Sales Surge at Banks Nationwide A once-obscure product, the equity-indexed annuity, is climbing steadily in popularity -- representing a major sales opportunity for banks -- thanks to its higher recent returns than the traditional fixed annuity. |
U.S. Banker
January 2008
Anthony Malakian |
Turning Up the Volume On 401(k) Conversation Investment firms have made a strong push into banks' domain and these institutions need to start pushing back. |
The Motley Fool
December 8, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Don't Fall for This False Retirement Promise By taking matters into your own hands, you can build your own comfy retirement through annuities, dividends, or a combination of both. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Don't Count on This Retirement Cure-All Annuities might not be right for your retirement. |
On Wall Street
September 1, 2010
Matthew Leung |
Here Today, Here Tomorrow - New Sources Of Income For Retirement It's official. Pensions and social security are no longer viewed as the primary sources of retirement income. |
On Wall Street
December 1, 2009
Geoffrey Stiff |
When Your Client's Retirement Plan Is Washed Away, You Can Rebuild it Investors who are close to retirement are emerging from their storm cellars to assess the damage their retirement portfolios suffered during last year's financial tornados. |
On Wall Street
December 1, 2010
Katie Libbe |
Learning From Clients' Fears The retirement landscape is changing, and baby boomers are eager for help with navigating the new reality. Anxiety is high not only about saving for retirement, but having income in retirement has also become a major concern. |
Registered Rep.
August 12, 2011
Diana Britton |
Retirement Income Fever The industry has responded to the great wave of retirees that has just begun with an increased focus on creating retirement income streams -- successfully. It's always a tough feat, what with expanding life expectancies and estimating health care needs far out in the future. |
Registered Rep.
October 1, 2002
Pamela J. Black |
The Pros and Cons of Annuities With retirement accounts battered by the bear market, guaranteed income from a fixed annuity now has more appeal, especially for clients who may be too close to retirement to count on a rebound from equity markets alone. This article surveys types of annuities, tax implications, and fees. |
U.S. Banker
August 2006
Lee Conrad |
Banks Refocus Staff and Mutual Funds Sales Surge Banks are making a fundamental change in the way they sell mutual funds by streamlining the process and unleashing a bigger, less expensive, sales force. |
Registered Rep.
June 17, 2014
Alan Lavine |
Who Should Buy an Income Annuity? Pre-retirees looking to secure future income might be attracted to deferred income annuities, and indeed sales of the policies are accelerating. |
Wall Street & Technology
November 18, 2005 |
Impact's Retirement Road Map Impact Technologies Group launched its Retirement Road Map sales system, which assists financial advisers in retirement planning for baby boomers. |
CFO
December 1, 2010
David M. Katz |
The Check Will Be in the Mail Can annuities help ease employees' fears about having enough money in retirement? |
Investment Advisor
April 2010
James J. Green |
Annuity Sales Increase Reports released by the Insured Retirement Institute found that the sales of both fixed and variable annuities continued to recover in the fourth quarter of 2009. |
On Wall Street
October 1, 2008
Judith Schoolman |
5 Questions with Jean Setzfand The director of financial security at AARP provides tips on safeguarding retirement income. |
Financial Planning
August 1, 2010
Paul Menchaca |
Annuities From Bust to Boom With roughly 76 million baby boomers set to retire, the insurance industry could be poised to significantly grow its annuity market. |
U.S. Banker
July 2007
Lee Conrad |
If Your Client Has Hit the Big Five-O, Does She Have Another 50 Years to Go? The danger of clients outliving their money is a reality, as more people reach their 100th birthdays. Insurers are responding with innovative products that address that growing need. |
Investment Advisor
June 1, 2011
John Sullivan |
Catching up with... Eric Henderson As senior vice president of individual investments for Nationwide Financial, he's responsible for both the consumer and plan sponsor sides of the business. |
Financial Advisor
November 2011
Jim Frederick |
Building A Moat Advisors give longevity insurance another look as clients face longer life spans and financial anxiety. |
Investment Advisor
July 2006 |
Retirement Planning: News & Products Hoping to serve as a "catalyst for change," the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College has some bleak news for Americans... MassMutual recently unveiled the Retirement Management Account (RMA)... etc. |
Registered Rep.
November 14, 2014
Kevin McKinley |
Tapping Annuities for an Early Retirement Annuities can offer nearly unlimited savings potential and unique benefits that can pique the interest of would-be early retirees. |
The Motley Fool
November 6, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
Will These Investments Beat Immediate Annuities? Annuities have a mixed reputation, but one variety -- immediate annuities -- have been steadily growing. Does their increasingly popularity make them right for you, or are there better ways to build a secure retirement income stream? |
Knowledge@Wharton
August 27, 2003 |
How Much Money Will You Need for Retirement? More Than You Think What you don't know can't hurt you, according to the old saying. When it comes to retirement planning, though, the old saying doesn't apply. |
Investment Advisor
April 2007
James J. Green |
News & Products The Fidelity Research Institute reported that Americans are slightly better prepared for retirement... The American College hat New York Life Insurance Company is donating $2 million... etc. |
Investment Advisor
June 2010
Marlene Y. Satter |
Insurance Update: Easy Monthly Payments (for Retirement) Nationwide's suggestions for retirement income: annuities in 401(k) plans. |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
This Won't Solve the Retirement Crisis Promoting annuities has more cons than pros. |
Registered Rep.
October 1, 2005 |
Better Die Before They Get Old How many boomers are prepared for retirement? |
Financial Planning
May 1, 2011
Donald Jay Korn |
Nice Niche Two product lines in the fixed annuity category set sales records in 2010. Index annuities (up 6%) and immediate annuities (up 2%) both recorded modest increases over 2009, but they did reach the highest levels on record, according to Beacon Research in Evanston, Ill. |
The Motley Fool
July 25, 2007
Buz Livingston |
Beware of Brokers Bearing Annuities Be careful, be very careful, when listening to sales pitches from insurance agents promoting retirement planning. Big commissions and poor performance can cost you. |
Financial Advisor
November 2011
Alan Lavine |
Finding A Floor Annuities gain traction in a world of low returns. |
Investment Advisor
May 2007
James J. Green |
They Need to Stay Flexible When calculating the amount of income that a client will need in retirement, financial advisors need to look at many factors, not just longevity, to come up with an accurate amount. |
Investment Advisor
August 2009
Melanie Waddell |
More Annuities Used in Income Portfolios Advisors are increasingly turning to annuities to help cover their clients' basic needs in retirement. |
U.S. Banker
July 2007
Lee Conrad |
Retirement Redefined: More Work, Less Leisure Baby Boomers may want-and need-to start small businesses in retirement. Are banks ready for this potentially huge small-business loan demand? KeyBank, for one, is positioning itself. |
Financial Planning
December 1, 2007
Stacy Schultz |
White Paper The Principal Financial Well-Being Index is a quarterly study that identifies and tracks trends in consumer financial well-being, retirement planning, employee benefits and workplace trends. |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Do Pensions Beat 401(k)s? A recent study shows that investors aren't doing as well on their own and underscores the need for employees to understand and take full advantage of their retirement plan options. |
On Wall Street
January 1, 2012
John Diehl |
Lifting The Cloud Over Annuities Anyone who sells annuities knows two things to be true: annuities can deliver significant value to clients and they are also one of the most misunderstood financial products on the market. |
Registered Rep.
November 16, 2010
Alan Lavine |
Growth Opportunities: Immediate Annuities And Qualified Retirement Plans There's a window of opportunity for financial advisors to build business: They can use annuities available in 401k plans to help workers with their post-retirement income. |
Financial Planning
February 1, 2007
David Macchia |
Protect Retirement Financial advisors should pay attention to ROI -- not return on investment, but reliability of income. Planners must help clients assess the real capacity of their portfolios to generate long-term retirement income. |
Registered Rep.
January 15, 2013
Alan Lavine |
Solving the Riddle of the Immediate Annuity Clients torn between leaving money to heirs or buying an immediate annuity? Here's how to help them decide. |
On Wall Street
March 1, 2012
John Diehl |
The Financial Calculus of Aging While surveys continue to show that procrastination is alive and well when it comes to retirement planning, there is no doubt that boomers are actively seeking solutions to real life issues associated with aging. |
BusinessWeek
July 2, 2009
Theo Francis |
Washington: Reworking Retirement Savings Plans Lawmakers are debating how to protect 401(k)s from from market swings and ensure workers don't outlive their savings. |
The Motley Fool
September 15, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
This Investment Won't Save Your Retirement Annuities can't work if you don't have the money to buy them. |
Investment Advisor
May 2010
James J. Green |
Retirement Planning: ING Back Into Retirement Merges units, rolls out new VA, names CEO. |
Financial Planning
February 1, 2008
Donald Jay Korn |
Immediate Gratification New studies show that Immediate annuities add both income and stability to a retirement portfolio. |
Financial Planning
April 1, 2005
Neil A. O'Hara |
2010: What You'll Be Selling When the baby boomers start to reach retirement age, they will switch from accumulating assets to living off their capital. That change will force boomers to reassess their financial positions and presents a big opportunity to the planning industry. |
Investment Advisor
July 1, 2011 |
Not There Yet Letter to the Editor: "Does the Federal Government Have a Future in Annuities?" |
CFO
February 1, 2008
Russ Banham |
Exit Strategies How companies can help retiring employees smooth the transition from savers to consumers. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2008
Joseph A. Tomlinson |
Retirement Income Products: A Wish List America faces a retirement crisis that is perhaps even bigger than the "47 million uninsured" crisis we face in healthcare. Which financial products can individuals purchase today to reduce the risk of outliving their assets? |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
3 New Rules for a Richer Retirement The same old strategies won't work anymore. |
