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Annuities
The Missing Puzzle Piece for Fearful Retirees
Even wealthy clients who don’t really “need” an annuity, at least on paper, may crave the peace of mind these vehicles bring. (By Howard Sharfman)
Annuity Sales Surge in Q3 2024
The results marked the 16th consecutive quarter of growth, LIMRA reported. Fixed annuities drove overall sales.
U.S. Annuity Sales Surge to Record Highs in 2024
Annuity sales continue to grow in the double digits, says LIMRA. Here's why.
Can Clients Really Afford a More Conservative Asset Mix?
Helping them understand what they should be measuring can lead to better retirement outcomes. (By Ilene Slatko)
Annuities: Criticisms and Rebuttals
For some clients, criticisms of annuities may have some validity. But that doesn’t mean annuities aren’t appropriate for anyone.
Investigating Income
A Rethinking65 writer asked six advisors to tell her how they used an annuity to help a client. Here's what they told her.
This is Not Your Father’s Annuity Industry
The once-sleepy class of financial instruments offered by insurance companies has become a hotbed of growth and change.
Wade Pfau on the Big Retirement Income Disconnect
He and other researchers in lifetime income think annuities are the right fit for many retirees running out of income. Why don’t more advisors agree?
Help Clients Identify Their ‘Lifestyle Annuity’ First
Different annuities can be suited to your client’s lifestyle, but asking the right questions is key to finding the right investment. (By Dave Buck)
Annuities Can Fill Retirement Income Gap
Annuities aren’t for everyone, but research shows advisors underestimate client interest in guaranteed lifetime income.
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