Insurer MetLife moving into the business in a big way, while banks back out. Says one industry consultant: 'They must know something I don't know.'
The year 2013 may snap a 12-year winning streak for wealthy Americans on taxes due on income, capital gains, dividends and money given to their heirs
Florida insurance commissioner worried carriers spending more energy on collecting premiums than paying out on policies
Insurance regulators questioned MetLife Inc. executives today at a hearing in Florida as they sought to understand the insurer's death benefit settlement practices.
New software tool will help advisers scan for the best variable annuity option for a client.
Moody's places five Aaa issuers under review for possible downgrades. The reason? The states are vulnerable to cuts in federal spending, the rating agency says.
When clients withdraw money from an individual retirement account or employer retirement plan and want to move those funds to another retirement account, they must roll over those funds within 60 days of the date that they received the distribution from the plan or IRA
Plan sponsors should be able to send retirement plan info to employees digitally without getting permission, industry groups argue
DOL's latest start date — Jan. 1 — still too soon, industry group contends
Top universities are said to be soliciting applicants who have little chance of getting admitted. The reason? Critics say it's to generate both cash and buzz.
Under U.S. tax law, investment expenses are considered miscellaneous itemized deductions
Creditors left holding the bag after Jefferson County goes bust; 'catastrophic mistake'
California eyes selling muni debt in $25 denominations; lower buy-in designed to attract more investors
After S&P lowered ratings on thousands of municipal bonds earlier in the week, traders braced for a massive selloff. They're still waiting.
MSRB warns against price manipulation in the wake of possible credit downgrades
State hedging against possible credit market chaos; lowest-debt rating of all 50 states
Tax breaks for investments and savings look to be prime targets for lawmakers; 'the fight is coming'
The ratings of four major life insurers with pristine Aaa ratings are likely to hold steady, provided the U.S.'s government bond rating doesn't fall by more than one rung.
Poll reveals more Americans willing to give up home-loan interest deduction
Pearl Neier, 85, decided against long-term-care insurance after hearing about the policies from AARP, the group that lobbies for older Americans
