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U.S. annuity sales hit an all-time quarterly record of $123.9 billion in Q2 2026, but fixed-rate deferred and fixed indexed sales both fell year over year while RILAs set a new high.
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Wisconsin has enforced strict actions against several insurance agents, affecting compliance and investment choices. These developments underscore the need for reputable advice.
As inflation and geopolitical risks rise, advisors must adjust retirement strategies. Here’s how annuities can help navigate these challenges.
A hybrid retirement strategy combining annuities and investments outperforms the 4% Rule, offering retirees better security and income potential.
Recent ACLI findings show retirement control is the key success measure for middle-class Americans, highlighting the importance of effective planning.
Partial annuitization offers retirees a way to balance guaranteed income and investment growth. Here's what you need to know about this strategy.
Rising healthcare costs are impacting 401(k) accounts, prompting many to withdraw funds early. It's time for a retirement strategy rethink.
FINRA has heightened its scrutiny on variable annuities, aiming to enhance investor protections. Learn how this affects your financial decisions.
Explore effective strategies for accessing cash from your annuity as you approach retirement while ensuring long-term financial stability.
Insurance providers must navigate new regulations as selling annuities may cross into investment advice. Understand the implications for consumers.
The NAIC's recent annuity guidance changes have generated debate among insurance and advisory groups, significantly impacting consumer options.
Medicare's outdated regulations are increasingly burdensome for seniors seeking coverage. Agents have identified key rules that need revision.