Take ‘AIM’ at Retirement Income Goals

In this excerpt from his new book, 'Lifetime Income to Retire with Strength,' AM Best actuary Bruno Caron presents an example of his 'AIM' retirement income planning method. He recommends income strategies with and without annuities.
Aon PEP to open

Honorable Mention

By Editorial Staff
Aon PEP (pooled employer plan) opens in January; Life/annuity industry suffered sharp drop in net income in first nine months of 2020: AM Best; Morningstar to integrate ESG factors into research; Transamerica and Aegon launch defined benefit plan servicesPenChecks Trust launches online payment service for retirement plans; American Equity completes $337 million equity sale to Brookfield; will repurchase more shares; Principal promotes senior managers in Latin America and Asia; Alerus to acquire Retirement Planning Services Inc.

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