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The proposal would end decades of paper-first delivery rules, but keeps a paper opt-out and draws early praise from fund and ...

NAIC regulators say that some indexed annuity sales illustrations consistently project unrealistically high returns.

Final regulations identify Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts as "listed transactions," akin to tax shelters that need to be disclosed to avoid penalties.

Learn how the life expectancy method determines IRA distributions and required minimum distributions (RMDs) with term-certain ...

Annuity sales are soaring, because retirees and pre-retirees want more guaranteed income and principal protection. Annuity sales increased to $223 billion in the first half of 2025, 3% higher than in ...

In a recent monthly newsletter, IRA expert Ed Slott discussed the ways in which investors can avoid the early withdrawal penalty when they withdraw assets from their retirement accounts prior to age ...

Sales of registered index-linked annuities particularly stood out, increasing yearly totals by 20% since 2024, according to LIMRA. The survey’s preliminary results, based on information from insurers ...

It's difficult to determine just how much money you'll need in retirement when you can't predict the future. Some people worry they'll outlive their savings, while others may fear they're living too ...

An annuity converts money into guaranteed income for a specified period. Depending on the type of annuity you choose, you may receive payments for a few years or for the rest of your life. Annuities ...

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