A Death in the Family, Part I

For the very old and their families, preservation of life often competes with preservation of finances. Here's how one California family coped with an elderly mother's death. (The first of two parts.)

Genworth Exits the VA Race

“They’re editing their lineup,” said Eric Berg, an analyst at Barclays Capital. “They’re getting out of the businesses where they lack meaningful size." (Above, Genworth CEO Mike Fraizer.)

A ‘Turbit’ Drawdown Strategy

In a recent paper, two Vanguard CFPs detail the merits of a hybrid between the ‘turtle’ and the ‘rabbit’ approaches to decumulation.
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BMO Offers Non-Insured Lifetime Income Product

The Bank of Montreal's Lifetime Cash Flow product pays out 6% of principal per year for life after a 10-year deferral period. After-tax principal is paid out tax-free for 15 years, followed by taxable payments.
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Most Investors Understand TDFs: Vanguard

But Vanguard's newly published survey also showed that only 62% of its DC plan participants who own TDFs have heard of a TDF, and only 24% know that the asset allocation changes after the target date.

U.S. Treasury now owns AIG

“We continue to believe will realize a profit on their investment in AIG,” said Robert H. Benmosche, AIG president and CEO.

The Bucket

Late-breaking briefs about AXA Equitable, Prudential Financial, Principal Financial, MassMutual, Securian, TIAA-CREF and FINRA.

The 800-pound Irony of TDFs

The DoL wants TDF managers to disclose more information to plan participants. But the real problem may lie with plan fiduciaries, and current TDF designs.