Pre-packaged seminars on key topics designed to attract and retain pre-retiree clients
Reps are none too thrilled with Jackson National's cuts to some VA features, particularly since the carrier offered only a few days' notice before the changes take effect. Said one harried adviser: "It's offensive."
Insurer originally sought $2.1 million in case involving 131 parishioners; only two defendants left
Search for guaranteed income boosts sales; rising stock market fails to lift VAs
Majority of boomers say a rise in marginal rates and FICA would crimp their ability to put money away
New survey shows few advisers are confident discussing medical costs; big price for ignoring the topic
The Social Security Administration on Tuesday announced that the cost-of-living-adjustment for 2013 will be a measly 1.7%. And as Mary Beth Franklin points out, that small increase could be gutted by hikes in Medicare premiums.
States below the Mason-Dixon line least expensive for nursing homes, assisted living
Group launches lobbying plan to protect deferrals; 'threat is nonpartisan'
Number of companies that offer medical coverage for former workers dwindling
Pru to pay $615 million in cash for 700,000 life insurance contracts
Prudential Financial Inc.'s decision to cut off contributions into a slate of older variable annuities with attractive benefits has raised the ire of financial advisers, this time because they were given so little time to add money to the contracts.
