Variable Annuities

Jackson National Boosts 2009 Net Income on Variable – Insurance News Net
Jackson sold $10 billion in variable annuities, up from $6.5 billion in 2008. Fixed index annuities accounted for $2.2 billion in sales, up from $928 million in 2008. However, the company constrained its fixed annuity sales to help preserve capital

Buying Variable Annuities – Walletpop.com
A subaccount’s investment performance determines the future value of a variable annuity. Subaccounts are often conservative funds that invest in bonds with the highest credit rating . Some annuities also offer subaccounts that invest in stocks. You

Investors Shun Mutual Funds In Droves – UC Daily News
Most advisors did not recommend gold to their clients… They continued to ignore gold and kept on recommend losing mutual funds and variable annuities. Gold bullion is very simple to understand… No high paid CEO’s to cook the books… No

What’s Your Investment IQ? – American Chronicle
Annuities are perfect investments at retirement both for people of limited resources and for the wealthy, particularly Variable Annuities. 8. Technical Analysts can predict the future movements of the economy, individual securities, and the Stock

Jackson National Boosts 2009 Net Income on Variable – Insurance News Net
Jackson sold $10 billion in variable annuities, up from $6.5 billion in 2008. Fixed index annuities accounted for $2.2 billion in sales, up from $928 million in 2008. However, the company constrained its fixed annuity sales to help preserve capital

Buying Variable Annuities – Walletpop.com
A subaccount’s investment performance determines the future value of a variable annuity. Subaccounts are often conservative funds that invest in bonds with the highest credit rating . Some annuities also offer subaccounts that invest in stocks. You

Investors Shun Mutual Funds In Droves – UC Daily News
Most advisors did not recommend gold to their clients… They continued to ignore gold and kept on recommend losing mutual funds and variable annuities. Gold bullion is very simple to understand… No high paid CEO’s to cook the books… No

What’s Your Investment IQ? – American Chronicle
Annuities are perfect investments at retirement both for people of limited resources and for the wealthy, particularly Variable Annuities. 8. Technical Analysts can predict the future movements of the economy, individual securities, and the Stock

Jackson(R) Announces Record Sales and Record Profit in – StreetInsider.com
Jackson, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the United Kingdom’s Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK ), sold $10.0 billion in variable annuities during 2009, compared to $6.5 billion during the prior year. Sales of fixed index annuities totaled $2.2

Rich Get Richer In Variable Annuity Market – Insurance News Net
individual annuities survey. Bucking a trend that saw total individual variable annuity sales fall 18.4% to $127 billion, from $155.6 billion in 2008, several writers were able to score significant sales gains in 2009, including Sun Life Financial

Are Annuities Ever Not Stupid? – Motley Fool
Such a stockpile would include: The bad: Variable annuities. I ranted, er, wrote about these high-fee products (nearly 2.5% a year on average, compared to about 0.2% for an index fund) and their disadvantages at length a few years ago .

Jackson(R) Announces Record Sales and Record Profit in – StreetInsider.com
Jackson, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the United Kingdom’s Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK ), sold $10.0 billion in variable annuities during 2009, compared to $6.5 billion during the prior year. Sales of fixed index annuities totaled $2.2

Rich Get Richer In Variable Annuity Market – Insurance News Net
individual annuities survey. Bucking a trend that saw total individual variable annuity sales fall 18.4% to $127 billion, from $155.6 billion in 2008, several writers were able to score significant sales gains in 2009, including Sun Life Financial

Are Annuities Ever Not Stupid? – Motley Fool
Such a stockpile would include: The bad: Variable annuities. I ranted, er, wrote about these high-fee products (nearly 2.5% a year on average, compared to about 0.2% for an index fund) and their disadvantages at length a few years ago .

Rich Get Richer In Variable Annuity Market – Insurance News Net
individual annuities survey. Bucking a trend that saw total individual variable annuity sales fall 18.4% to $127 billion, from $155.6 billion in 2008, several writers were able to score significant sales gains in 2009, including Sun Life Financial

Choosing a Variable Annuity – Associated Content
Variable annuities are, like IRAs, a vehicle to put investment vehicles. The difference is that you can have this vehicle pay you for the rest of your life without running out of money. This is a good option for people in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s

Jackson(R) Announces Record Sales and Record Profit in – StreetInsider.com
Jackson, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the United Kingdom’s Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK ), sold $10.0 billion in variable annuities during 2009, compared to $6.5 billion during the prior year. Sales of fixed index annuities totaled $2.2

Jackson ® Announces Record Sales and Record Profit in – Businesswire.com
Jackson, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the United Kingdom’s Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK), sold $10.0 billion in variable annuities during 2009, compared to $6.5 billion during the prior year. Sales of fixed index annuities totaled $2.2

GLBs Buoy Variable Annuity Sales, But for How Long? – Financial-Planning.com
While sales of variable annuities declined 18% to $127 billion last year, guaranteed living benefits remained popular, with 84% of policyholders electing to buy those riders in the fourth quarter, according to LIMRA data. Sign up for our Daily

Jackson National Boosts 2009 Net Income on Variable – Insurance News Net
Jackson sold $10 billion in variable annuities, up from $6.5 billion in 2008. Fixed index annuities accounted for $2.2 billion in sales, up from $928 million in 2008. However, the company constrained its fixed annuity sales to help preserve capital

Vanguard? Fidelity? Retirees clueless about sellers of – InvestmentNews
Variable annuities were the third-most-popular retirement income vehicle, but investors are clearly unsure what these products actually are. Indeed, fewer than one in six investors said that they are very familiar with retirement income products.

Buying Variable Annuities – Walletpop.com
A subaccount’s investment performance determines the future value of a variable annuity. Subaccounts are often conservative funds that invest in bonds with the highest credit rating . Some annuities also offer subaccounts that invest in stocks. You

Are Annuities Ever Not Stupid? – Motley Fool
Such a stockpile would include: The bad: Variable annuities. I ranted, er, wrote about these high-fee products (nearly 2.5% a year on average, compared to about 0.2% for an index fund) and their disadvantages at length a few years ago .

Rich Get Richer In Variable Annuity Market – Insurance News Net
individual annuities survey. Bucking a trend that saw total individual variable annuity sales fall 18.4% to $127 billion, from $155.6 billion in 2008, several writers were able to score significant sales gains in 2009, including Sun Life Financial

Choosing a Variable Annuity – Associated Content
Variable annuities are, like IRAs, a vehicle to put investment vehicles. The difference is that you can have this vehicle pay you for the rest of your life without running out of money. This is a good option for people in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s

Jackson(R) Announces Record Sales and Record Profit in – StreetInsider.com
Jackson, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the United Kingdom’s Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK ), sold $10.0 billion in variable annuities during 2009, compared to $6.5 billion during the prior year. Sales of fixed index annuities totaled $2.2

Jackson ® Announces Record Sales and Record Profit in – Businesswire.com
Jackson, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the United Kingdom’s Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK), sold $10.0 billion in variable annuities during 2009, compared to $6.5 billion during the prior year. Sales of fixed index annuities totaled $2.2

GLBs Buoy Variable Annuity Sales, But for How Long? – Financial-Planning.com
While sales of variable annuities declined 18% to $127 billion last year, guaranteed living benefits remained popular, with 84% of policyholders electing to buy those riders in the fourth quarter, according to LIMRA data. Sign up for our Daily

Jackson National Boosts 2009 Net Income on Variable – Insurance News Net
Jackson sold $10 billion in variable annuities, up from $6.5 billion in 2008. Fixed index annuities accounted for $2.2 billion in sales, up from $928 million in 2008. However, the company constrained its fixed annuity sales to help preserve capital

Vanguard? Fidelity? Retirees clueless about sellers of – InvestmentNews
Variable annuities were the third-most-popular retirement income vehicle, but investors are clearly unsure what these products actually are. Indeed, fewer than one in six investors said that they are very familiar with retirement income products.

Buying Variable Annuities – Walletpop.com
A subaccount’s investment performance determines the future value of a variable annuity. Subaccounts are often conservative funds that invest in bonds with the highest credit rating . Some annuities also offer subaccounts that invest in stocks. You

Are Annuities Ever Not Stupid? – Motley Fool
Such a stockpile would include: The bad: Variable annuities. I ranted, er, wrote about these high-fee products (nearly 2.5% a year on average, compared to about 0.2% for an index fund) and their disadvantages at length a few years ago .

Buying Variable Annuities – Walletpop.com
A subaccount’s investment performance determines the future value of a variable annuity. Subaccounts are often conservative funds that invest in bonds with the highest credit rating . Some annuities also offer subaccounts that invest in stocks. You

Rich Get Richer In Variable Annuity Market – Insurance News Net
individual annuities survey. Bucking a trend that saw total individual variable annuity sales fall 18.4% to $127 billion, from $155.6 billion in 2008, several writers were able to score significant sales gains in 2009, including Sun Life Financial

Jackson Life hits record sales, earnings in ’09 – InvestmentNews
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. reported record sales and earnings in 2009, as its fixed and variable annuities flew off the shelves. The insurer’s sales and deposits rose 8% to a record $15.2 billion last year. The firm also reported record

Buying Variable Annuities – Walletpop.com
A subaccount’s investment performance determines the future value of a variable annuity. Subaccounts are often conservative funds that invest in bonds with the highest credit rating . Some annuities also offer subaccounts that invest in stocks. You

Rich Get Richer In Variable Annuity Market – Insurance News Net
individual annuities survey. Bucking a trend that saw total individual variable annuity sales fall 18.4% to $127 billion, from $155.6 billion in 2008, several writers were able to score significant sales gains in 2009, including Sun Life Financial

Jackson Life hits record sales, earnings in ’09 – InvestmentNews
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. reported record sales and earnings in 2009, as its fixed and variable annuities flew off the shelves. The insurer’s sales and deposits rose 8% to a record $15.2 billion last year. The firm also reported record

The Retirement Income Show – WJR
Bill Kumm is co-founder and senior partner of Financial Independence LLC. Bill is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies for individuals, business owners and corporations. He is also involved in overseeing the

West Bend Mutual forms worker’s comp division – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Called Argent, the new unit will provide businesses owners with services related to worker’s compensation claims and costs, the insurer said. “Argent’s focus will be on business owners who have a sincere desire to improve their worker’s compensation

Pacific Life Reports Higher Assets, Revenue – Orange County Business Journal
Newport Beach-based Pacific Life Insurance Co. ended 2009 with $109.9 billion in assets, up from $96.9 billion a year earlier, according to financial statements posted on its Web site. The insurer, the largest privately held company in the county

The Retirement Income Show – WJR
Bill Kumm is co-founder and senior partner of Financial Independence LLC. Bill is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies for individuals, business owners and corporations. He is also involved in overseeing the

West Bend Mutual forms worker’s comp division – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Called Argent, the new unit will provide businesses owners with services related to worker’s compensation claims and costs, the insurer said. “Argent’s focus will be on business owners who have a sincere desire to improve their worker’s compensation

Pacific Life Reports Higher Assets, Revenue – Orange County Business Journal
Newport Beach-based Pacific Life Insurance Co. ended 2009 with $109.9 billion in assets, up from $96.9 billion a year earlier, according to financial statements posted on its Web site. The insurer, the largest privately held company in the county

Pacific Life Reports Higher Assets, Revenue – Orange County Business Journal
Newport Beach-based Pacific Life Insurance Co. ended 2009 with $109.9 billion in assets, up from $96.9 billion a year earlier, according to financial statements posted on its Web site. The insurer, the largest privately held company in the county

Smart tips for baby boomer retirement planning – Daily Star
(ARA) – If you are one of America’s 78.2 million baby boomers, you are likely considering what ideal retirement will look like, and the steps required achieving it. With the current economic downturn, many boomers are finding it necessary to revisit

The Retirement Income Show – WJR
Bill Kumm is co-founder and senior partner of Financial Independence LLC. Bill is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies for individuals, business owners and corporations. He is also involved in overseeing the

The Benefits of Fixed Annuities – ElderLawAnswers.com
you purchase an immediate fixed annuity you give a lump sum to an insurance company. The insurance company then pays you a set amount each month for the rest of your life. There are several different types of annuities Unlike a variable

Vanguard? Fidelity? Retirees clueless about sellers of – InvestmentNews
Variable annuities were the third-most-popular retirement income vehicle, but investors are clearly unsure what these products actually are. Indeed, fewer than one in six investors said that they are very familiar with retirement income products.

Driver in fatal Mt. Pleasant crash didn’t have valid – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 11, 2010 2:30 p.m. | A 78-year-old Racine man did not have a valid driver’s license when the minivan he was driving collided with a car Monday in Mt. Pleasant, fatally injuring a 4-year-old boy who was in the car, according to a criminal

Pacific Life Reports Higher Assets, Revenue – Orange County Business Journal
Newport Beach-based Pacific Life Insurance Co. ended 2009 with $109.9 billion in assets, up from $96.9 billion a year earlier, according to financial statements posted on its Web site. The insurer, the largest privately held company in the county

Smart tips for baby boomer retirement planning – Daily Star
(ARA) – If you are one of America’s 78.2 million baby boomers, you are likely considering what ideal retirement will look like, and the steps required achieving it. With the current economic downturn, many boomers are finding it necessary to revisit

The Retirement Income Show – WJR
Bill Kumm is co-founder and senior partner of Financial Independence LLC. Bill is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies for individuals, business owners and corporations. He is also involved in overseeing the

The Benefits of Fixed Annuities – ElderLawAnswers.com
you purchase an immediate fixed annuity you give a lump sum to an insurance company. The insurance company then pays you a set amount each month for the rest of your life. There are several different types of annuities Unlike a variable

Vanguard? Fidelity? Retirees clueless about sellers of – InvestmentNews
Variable annuities were the third-most-popular retirement income vehicle, but investors are clearly unsure what these products actually are. Indeed, fewer than one in six investors said that they are very familiar with retirement income products.

Driver in fatal Mt. Pleasant crash didn’t have valid – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 11, 2010 2:30 p.m. | A 78-year-old Racine man did not have a valid driver’s license when the minivan he was driving collided with a car Monday in Mt. Pleasant, fatally injuring a 4-year-old boy who was in the car, according to a criminal

Jackson National Boosts 2009 Net Income on Variable – Insurance News Net
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. posted net income of $670 million in 2009, up from a net loss of $1 billion in 2008, mainly on variable-annuity hedging and interest-rate derivatives. The company also reported record sales and deposits of $15.2

Investors Tap Into Deathbed Bond Deal – Wall Street Journal
In a little-known practice, investors can recruit a terminally ill person and together they can scoop up these bonds on the open market at a discount. When the ailing bondholder dies, the surviving co-owner can then redeem them at face value and

Transit supporters push for RTA – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The measure could get a further boost from an effort to combine it with separate legislation for transit authorities elsewhere in the state. With just weeks left in the legislative session and Democratic supporters of expanding the existing

Mutual fund assets surge despite anxiety – Kansas City Business Journal
U.S. investors pumped an estimated $30 billion into stock and bond mutual funds during February, but high unemployment and anxiety over the economy continue to weigh on the collective psyche of investors, according to research firm Strategic Insight

Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With “Look Back – MSN Money
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. PNX is introducing Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7. All products in the series are single-premium fixed indexed annuities that feature three optional guaranteed minimum

Jackson National turns profit in 2009 – Lansing State Journal
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. returned to profitability in 2009, partly on the strength of its annuities business. The insurer, headquartered near Okemos Road and Interstate 96 in Alaeidon Township, reported today it earned $670 million last

Jackson National Boosts 2009 Net Income on Variable – Insurance News Net
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. posted net income of $670 million in 2009, up from a net loss of $1 billion in 2008, mainly on variable-annuity hedging and interest-rate derivatives. The company also reported record sales and deposits of $15.2

Investors Tap Into Deathbed Bond Deal – Wall Street Journal
In a little-known practice, investors can recruit a terminally ill person and together they can scoop up these bonds on the open market at a discount. When the ailing bondholder dies, the surviving co-owner can then redeem them at face value and

Transit supporters push for RTA – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The measure could get a further boost from an effort to combine it with separate legislation for transit authorities elsewhere in the state. With just weeks left in the legislative session and Democratic supporters of expanding the existing

Mutual fund assets surge despite anxiety – Kansas City Business Journal
U.S. investors pumped an estimated $30 billion into stock and bond mutual funds during February, but high unemployment and anxiety over the economy continue to weigh on the collective psyche of investors, according to research firm Strategic Insight

Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With “Look Back – MSN Money
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. PNX is introducing Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7. All products in the series are single-premium fixed indexed annuities that feature three optional guaranteed minimum

Jackson National turns profit in 2009 – Lansing State Journal
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. returned to profitability in 2009, partly on the strength of its annuities business. The insurer, headquartered near Okemos Road and Interstate 96 in Alaeidon Township, reported today it earned $670 million last

Panel deadlocks on pension cuts for elected Milwaukee – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The County Board’s finance committee deadlocked, on a 3-3 vote, on the proposed 20% cut in pension credit for the 19 county supervisors, the county executive and a handful of other elected officials. The cut would apply only to pension credit earned

Jackson National Boosts 2009 Net Income on Variable – Insurance News Net
Jackson sold $10 billion in variable annuities, up from $6.5 billion in 2008. Fixed index annuities accounted for $2.2 billion in sales, up from $928 million in 2008. However, the company constrained its fixed annuity sales to help preserve capital

Blood tests and Facebook: Life insurers reveal their to – InvestmentNews
The report notes the life insurance industry is recovering from a year of falling revenue, with sales of variable annuities, universal- and variable-universal life insurance all off. Going into 2010, insurers are looking to replace their policy

Choosing a Variable Annuity – Associated Content
Variable annuities are, like IRAs, a vehicle to put investment vehicles. The difference is that you can have this vehicle pay you for the rest of your life without running out of money. This is a good option for people in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s

Mutual fund assets surge despite anxiety – MSN Money
The estimates include open- and closed-end mutual funds, but exclude funds underlying variable annuities or exchange traded funds. “Continued unemployment and economic anxiety weigh on investors. As a result, few such investors are adding to their

Are Annuities Ever Not Stupid? – Motley Fool
John Greaney, a regular Fool contributor and former engineer who successfully retired at age 38, has said repeatedly that under some circumstances, one type of annuity stockpile would include: The bad: Variable annuities. I ranted, er, wrote

West Bend Mutual forms worker’s comp division – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Called Argent, the new unit will provide businesses owners with services related to worker’s compensation claims and costs, the insurer said. “Argent’s focus will be on business owners who have a sincere desire to improve their worker’s compensation

Jackson National turns profit in 2009 – Lansing State Journal
returned to profitability in 2009, partly on the strength of its annuities business. The insurer, headquartered near Okemos Road and Interstate Variable annuity sales jumped to $10 from $6.5 billion in 2008, JNL reported. Fixed index annuity

Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With – MSN Money
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. PNX is introducing Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7. All products in the series are single-premium fixed indexed annuities that feature three optional guaranteed minimum

Panel deadlocks on pension cuts for elected Milwaukee – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The County Board’s finance committee deadlocked, on a 3-3 vote, on the proposed 20% cut in pension credit for the 19 county supervisors, the county executive and a handful of other elected officials. The cut would apply only to pension credit earned

Jackson National Boosts 2009 Net Income on Variable – Insurance News Net
Jackson sold $10 billion in variable annuities, up from $6.5 billion in 2008. Fixed index annuities accounted for $2.2 billion in sales, up from $928 million in 2008. However, the company constrained its fixed annuity sales to help preserve capital

Blood tests and Facebook: Life insurers reveal their to – InvestmentNews
The report notes the life insurance industry is recovering from a year of falling revenue, with sales of variable annuities, universal- and variable-universal life insurance all off. Going into 2010, insurers are looking to replace their policy

Choosing a Variable Annuity – Associated Content
Variable annuities are, like IRAs, a vehicle to put investment vehicles. The difference is that you can have this vehicle pay you for the rest of your life without running out of money. This is a good option for people in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s

Mutual fund assets surge despite anxiety – MSN Money
The estimates include open- and closed-end mutual funds, but exclude funds underlying variable annuities or exchange traded funds. “Continued unemployment and economic anxiety weigh on investors. As a result, few such investors are adding to their

Are Annuities Ever Not Stupid? – Motley Fool
John Greaney, a regular Fool contributor and former engineer who successfully retired at age 38, has said repeatedly that under some circumstances, one type of annuity stockpile would include: The bad: Variable annuities. I ranted, er, wrote

West Bend Mutual forms worker’s comp division – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Called Argent, the new unit will provide businesses owners with services related to worker’s compensation claims and costs, the insurer said. “Argent’s focus will be on business owners who have a sincere desire to improve their worker’s compensation

Jackson National turns profit in 2009 – Lansing State Journal
returned to profitability in 2009, partly on the strength of its annuities business. The insurer, headquartered near Okemos Road and Interstate Variable annuity sales jumped to $10 from $6.5 billion in 2008, JNL reported. Fixed index annuity

Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With – MSN Money
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. PNX is introducing Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7. All products in the series are single-premium fixed indexed annuities that feature three optional guaranteed minimum

Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With “Look Back – MSN Money
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. PNX is introducing Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7. All products in the series are single-premium fixed indexed annuities that feature three optional guaranteed minimum

Where Brewers tickets are sold – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
That’s the word of the Brewers who provided new ticket sales data to the Miller Park stadium district. The high percentage would suggest that people living some distance from the ballpark are buying tickets knowing they don’t have to worry about a

Investors Tap Into Deathbed Bond Deal – Wall Street Journal
In a little-known practice, investors can recruit a terminally ill person and together they can scoop up these bonds on the open market at a discount. When the ailing bondholder dies, the surviving co-owner can then redeem them at face value and

Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With “Look Back – MSN Money
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. PNX is introducing Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7. All products in the series are single-premium fixed indexed annuities that feature three optional guaranteed minimum

Where Brewers tickets are sold – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
That’s the word of the Brewers who provided new ticket sales data to the Miller Park stadium district. The high percentage would suggest that people living some distance from the ballpark are buying tickets knowing they don’t have to worry about a

Investors Tap Into Deathbed Bond Deal – Wall Street Journal
In a little-known practice, investors can recruit a terminally ill person and together they can scoop up these bonds on the open market at a discount. When the ailing bondholder dies, the surviving co-owner can then redeem them at face value and

The Conservative Method of Long Term Investing – Associated Content
Fixed annuities gain value on a guaranteed percentage. A good variable annuity will yield a 3-4% gain per year with no fluctuations. These are great vehicles for inheritances or protecting a large portion of your retirement income that you simply can

Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With “Look Back – dBusinessNews.com
HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PNX) is introducing Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7. All products in the series are single-premium fixed indexed annuities that

Investors Tap Into Deathbed Bond Deal – Wall Street Journal
In a little-known practice, investors can recruit a terminally ill person and together they can scoop up these bonds on the open market at a discount. When the ailing bondholder dies, the surviving co-owner can then redeem them at face value and

Lincoln Financial Group Enhances Hybrid Variable Universal Life – Insurance News Net
“Lincoln is committed to providing quality financial solutions to its customers,” said Michael Burns, Senior Vice President, Individual Life Product Management, Insurance Solutions. “We are very excited to introduce our revamped variable universal

The Conservative Method of Long Term Investing – Associated Content
Fixed annuities gain value on a guaranteed percentage. A good variable annuity will yield a 3-4% gain per year with no fluctuations. These are great vehicles for inheritances or protecting a large portion of your retirement income that you simply can

Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With “Look Back – dBusinessNews.com
HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PNX) is introducing Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7. All products in the series are single-premium fixed indexed annuities that

Investors Tap Into Deathbed Bond Deal – Wall Street Journal
In a little-known practice, investors can recruit a terminally ill person and together they can scoop up these bonds on the open market at a discount. When the ailing bondholder dies, the surviving co-owner can then redeem them at face value and

Lincoln Financial Group Enhances Hybrid Variable Universal Life – Insurance News Net
“Lincoln is committed to providing quality financial solutions to its customers,” said Michael Burns, Senior Vice President, Individual Life Product Management, Insurance Solutions. “We are very excited to introduce our revamped variable universal