Contingent deferred annuities (CDAs) represent an interesting approach to securing lifetime income but have struggled for recognition in the marketplace since their introduction more than a decade ago ...

An annuity is a financial product designed to provide a steady income stream during retirement. It is a contract between you and an insurance company, where you make a lump-sum payment or a series of ...

If volatile markets are driving your clients to consider locking in lifetime income through a variable annuity guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, deals soon could improve. New on the horizon: ...

RetireOne ®, the leading independent platform for fee-based insurance solutions, and Midland National Life Insurance Company (Midland National) today announced enhancements to the Constance contingent ...

With financial advisor-managed accounts expanding by the trillions of dollars, annuity issuers are pitching an insurance strategy designed to reduce the risk of outliving retirement savings.

In the past, annuities have been misunderstood as complex investment vehicles. After all, they’re known for their high commissions and opaque fees. Furthermore, these commissions often line the ...

Prudential Financial has launched a product that will give financial advisors the ability to offer a lifetime income stream through an annuity while also providing them with the same freedom and ...

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