Annuity Sales Break Record for Second Quarter
Fixed-rate deferred annuity and registered index-linked annuity sales reach an all-time high in the second quarter, according to LIMRA.
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Total Annuity Sales Highest Since 2008
The Secure Retirement Institute says strong equity market growth in the fourth quarter and in 2021 helped to propel the growth.
Products
Investment Products and Service Launches
Charles Schwab releases variable annuity options; Vanguard announces plans to launch ultra-short bond ETF; and Annexus Retirement Solutions releases Lifetime Income Builder.
Investing
Can Fixed and Variable Annuities Go Together?
Investing experts say smartly pairing the two types of annuities with other investments in a retirement portfolio can deliver significantly more income compared with a traditional withdrawal strategy.
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Investing
Investment Product and Service Launches
Allianz Life launches solutions platform for RIAs; Wilmington Trust adds sign-on program; Columbia Threadneedle announces 2021 successor; and more.
Assessing Available Retirement Income Options
An overview of the insured and investment solutions that are available and how advisers should evaluate them.