Indexed annuities – Retirement Income Journal

Side-by-Side Comparison: A VA Minimum Accumulation Benefit Rider vs. an Index Annuity

By Editorial Staff Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Which of these two types of annuity contracts was able to offer the best principal protection and upside potential over a 10-year period? CANNEX tested them over 10,000 randomly...

Published March 21, 2019

New FIA bets on growth in aging-related industries (Duh!)

By Editorial Staff Fri, Sep 21, 2018

The Retirement Plus Multiplier Annuity issued by A-CAP insurers and distributor Saybrus Partners offer access to a Goldman-Sachs index that tracks healthcare and real estate companies that may benefit...

Published September 21, 2018

iPipeline announces annuity distribution partnership

By Editorial Staff Thu, Sep 13, 2018

Under the alliance, BCS Insurance Agency will offer fixed and indexed annuities through Four Seasons Financial Group using iPipeline's 'SimplyAnnuity' tool.

Published September 13, 2018

How Not to Sell an Indexed Annuity

By Kerry Pechter Thu, May 10, 2018

Five financial professionals commented on our April 5 story about my neighbor's encounter with an advisor who recommended an indexed annuity for lifetime income. She should 'run like hell,'...

Published May 10, 2018

Great-West to distribute its new indexed VA to RIAs on the RetireOne platform

By Editorial Staff Thu, Apr 19, 2018

RIAs hate annuities--unless they can exchange a client's existing contract for something cheaper and more suitable. Great-West sees opportunity there.

Published April 19, 2018

It’s Hot Around the ‘Collar’

By Kerry Pechter Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Nervous investors can get an indexed collar strategy from an annuity or an ETF. Great West Financial and Innovator Capital Management have new products in the category. Cap-and-buffer products,...

Published March 29, 2018