Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T11:51:27.290-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:annuity-accounts A.M. Hyers ahyers295 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:862670116895396334-bbc0686677e4434039d826e38da872c4 2009-11-20T11:34:35.229-05:00

And why anyone would want one...

And why anyone would want one... http://www.christianpf.com/how-does-a-charitable-gift-annuity-work/ Bob Lotich blotich640 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1004384373938368507-7edcc7c9803849203a7223388e0ba01e 2009-10-29T14:45:07.815-04:00

Informative explanation about the differences between qualified and non-qualified annuity accounts.

Informative explanation about the differences between qualified and non-qualified annuity accounts. http://www.ohioinsureplan.com/index.php/950/qualified-and-non-qualified-annuity-accounts-explained/ A.M. Hyers ahyers295 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15094281753283350057-aaa97e95760c176f0b031b5a5ccc7a1e 2008-12-16T10:59:00.000-05:00

Government Bonds... Currencies... or even Options." Steve McDonald wants to sell us a service that will help select safe investments.

Government Bonds... Currencies... or even Options." Steve McDonald wants to sell us a service that will help select safe investments. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StockGumshoe/~3/ESApKpRYcS8/be-dumb-and-rich-with-td-571s.html 86 86 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14010424212721972933-ea487aac1935fea88dc39fb448aa3707 2008-12-21T02:26:00.000-05:00

For 2009 the best advice is likely to again be to stick to precious metals and cash to keep safe and hedge on deflation and inflation.

For 2009 the best advice is likely to again be to stick to precious metals and cash to keep safe and hedge on deflation and inflation. http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/32213/f/424355/s/2991c05/l/0L0Sameinfo0N0C1792840Bhtml/story01.htm 48 48 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3899064066679812449-7810177491166018bcf80e7a1badf3cf 2009-09-03T17:51:30.719-04:00

Social media and retirement (or, what’s new is old again) It’s hardly a surprise that the current generation of retirees is the least plugged in of any age group in the US. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, only 19 percent of...

Social media and retirement (or, what’s new is old again) It’s hardly a surprise that the current generation of retirees is the least plugged in of any age group in the US. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, only 19 percent of... http://www.walt.com/blog/2009/09/social-media-and-retirement-or-what%E2%80%99s-new-is-old-again/ George Millington II gmillingtonii402 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8567230496847224406-30ece8aa922e8c6705c0af5dd3d49216 2009-03-27T02:18:00.000-04:00

ted By: Ric EdelmanOn the Money ContributorIf you’re counting on state insurance pools to protect your fixed annuity, think again — you may not have as much protection as you believe. State insurance pools have been drawing consumer interest since

ted By: Ric EdelmanOn the Money ContributorIf you’re counting on state insurance pools to protect your fixed annuity, think again — you may not have as much protection as you believe. State insurance pools have been drawing consumer interest since http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1891235029&f=9791 22 21 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1531998296087350823-b55b0d5740a4fd42ef4738649f483301 2009-04-03T14:16:47.038-04:00

The wild swings in the stock market along with the failing of several financial institutions raise questions for those invested in 403(b) retirement accounts.

The wild swings in the stock market along with the failing of several financial institutions raise questions for those invested in 403(b) retirement accounts. http://www.ohioinsureplan.com/index.php/484/the-403b-account-transfers-rollovers-taxes-and-insurance/ A.M. Hyers ahyers295 14 13 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7557171175220556106-7129274a318504629211b9970c8c1424 2009-08-20T20:38:41.166-04:00

Will these e-mails ever stop? "I just lost a friend of 20 years when I tried to tell her the truth about her variable annuity," a reader wrote. "She believes her $400,000 investment is guaranteed to be worth $800,000 in 10 years. "I said she didn't...

Will these e-mails ever stop? "I just lost a friend of 20 years when I tried to tell her the truth about her variable annuity," a reader wrote. "She believes her $400,000 investment is guaranteed to be worth $800,000 in 10 years. "I said she didn't... http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-ym-cruz-0816aug15,0,7497472.story Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2677552043202103734-d4d4e4f2748e6d2407b141f747cb2c8f 2009-07-19T19:45:06.677-04:00

An immediate or income annuity is an insurance product that turns a lump sum premium into lifetime income. Many people hate giving up their principal to an insurance company, and immediate annuities had been slow to catch on. But amid the stock market meltdown

An immediate or income annuity is an insurance product that turns a lump sum premium into lifetime income. Many people hate giving up their principal to an insurance company, and immediate annuities had been slow to catch on. But amid the stock market meltdown http://www.ihavenet.com/Immediate-Annuities-Offer-Security-But-Tread-Carefully.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1837082495504339509-cda030925d02de8b2d12ed5856df3f58 2009-08-20T20:37:03.294-04:00

WatsonWyatt found sales in the second quarter of 2009 totalled £343.7m, compared with £370.2m in the first quarter. However, second quarter sales matched those achieved in the final quarter of 2008, Watson Wyatt said. Andy Sanders,...

WatsonWyatt found sales in the second quarter of 2009 totalled £343.7m, compared with £370.2m in the first quarter. However, second quarter sales matched those achieved in the final quarter of 2008, Watson Wyatt said. Andy Sanders,... http://www.ftadviser.com/FinancialAdviser/Pensions/Personal/RetirementPlanning/Annuities/News/article/20090820/9c9db110-8d69-11de-b59d-0015171400aa/Annuity-sales-fall-7.jsp Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15368447770627402341-5417b9b8db42ea7f055a60556ecdcf88 2008-10-02T16:14:19.196-04:00

Are AIG annuities still safe for investors still holding assets there?

Are AIG annuities still safe for investors still holding assets there? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/29/AR2008092900756.html?nav=rss_business/personalfinance A.M. Hyers ahyers295 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3708321513181115130-619668f81f57086709e5e2cacccf07e4 2009-03-11T06:09:00.000-04:00

out of $19,000. Moctor 'Justin' Ndiaye, 36, allegedly took money from the woman to buy a high-yield annuity through Mutual of Omaha. However, state investigators said the victim's checks were never deposited into the annuity, but rather into an account

out of $19,000. Moctor 'Justin' Ndiaye, 36, allegedly took money from the woman to buy a high-yield annuity through Mutual of Omaha. However, state investigators said the victim's checks were never deposited into the annuity, but rather into an account http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1863615488&f=9791 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2329857998335568804-a126fed5cd346ebba2026bb850185a79 2009-08-10T21:36:58.531-04:00

Let's say you won't have a defined benefit pension in retirement, or that you have a pension that won't pay much. One option is a do-it-yourself pension--better known as an income annuity. An income annuity is something like the mirror opposite of...

Let's say you won't have a defined benefit pension in retirement, or that you have a pension that won't pay much. One option is a do-it-yourself pension--better known as an income annuity. An income annuity is something like the mirror opposite of... http://www.ihavenet.com/Investing-Financial-Security-Income-Annuities.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3301317500747147878-8d74e84b6d35f232e7a71ad4e246acfc 2009-07-28T10:57:54.069-04:00

One of the best investments of the past decade was one of the most derided: the variable annuity. But investors who want in on the action now are in for a shock, as the juiciest deals have disappeared from the market. Variable annuities, a...

One of the best investments of the past decade was one of the most derided: the variable annuity. But investors who want in on the action now are in for a shock, as the juiciest deals have disappeared from the market. Variable annuities, a... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204900904574302270919454880.html Karyn McCormack kmccormack660 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3735963212303105579-bdbee935b5879eeb01474a07bb4b4033 2009-04-06T12:11:14.370-04:00

More than 70% of financial advisers in a recent survey said they were concerned about the risks insurers have taken on with guaranteed-minimum variable annuities -- and nearly a third said they doubted the insurers themselves understood those risks.

More than 70% of financial advisers in a recent survey said they were concerned about the risks insurers have taken on with guaranteed-minimum variable annuities -- and nearly a third said they doubted the insurers themselves understood those risks. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123862048206179779.html Lauren Young lyoung404 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4568833353192102587-4a5174c0868966767c10cc51ca608276 2009-02-13T02:22:00.000-05:00

In a matter of weeks, the world of investing has been turned on its head.

In a matter of weeks, the world of investing has been turned on its head. http://www.bloglines.com/preview?siteid=4473764&itemid=17767 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8003100313111294431-0c886c5b083dae133610993ed6cab03d 2008-12-24T04:05:00.000-05:00

Annuity Options Should be Made Clearer - ABI AA Reveals 'Bizarre' Claims NS&I Comments on 'Consistent' UK Savers

Annuity Options Should be Made Clearer - ABI AA Reveals 'Bizarre' Claims NS&I Comments on 'Consistent' UK Savers http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1744848100&f=9791 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7451062565912743646-f208173ab66e8ebb9210d66fca0d5524 2009-04-06T19:48:45.185-04:00

Jokes about 401(k)s' becoming 201(k)s are no longer funny. Baby boomers looking to retire in the next few years now wonder if retirement is even possible. Those already in retirement worry about being able to continue drawing income from shrunken...

Jokes about 401(k)s' becoming 201(k)s are no longer funny. Baby boomers looking to retire in the next few years now wonder if retirement is even possible. Those already in retirement worry about being able to continue drawing income from shrunken... http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090402/REG/904029983 Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7492398367821371631-e0838e4f128a25f1a5f5697ba434558b 2008-11-17T15:35:56.464-05:00

There are certain economic cycles that occur every few years which drive up the interest rates in fixed annuity accounts. We are in one of those cycles now. Savvy investors can lock in very high annuity rates (yields/returns) that did not exist only...

There are certain economic cycles that occur every few years which drive up the interest rates in fixed annuity accounts. We are in one of those cycles now. Savvy investors can lock in very high annuity rates (yields/returns) that did not exist only... http://www.ohioinsureplan.com/index.php/273/when-to-purchase-an-annuity-policy/ A.M. Hyers ahyers295 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8125952680923316404-d7d505103e7d4588beec7b9337ea1b6b 2009-04-08T14:06:19.389-04:00

The Treasury Department has decided to extend bailout funds to a number of struggling life-insurance companies, helping an industry that is a linchpin of the U.S. financial system, people familiar with the matter...

The Treasury Department has decided to extend bailout funds to a number of struggling life-insurance companies, helping an industry that is a linchpin of the U.S. financial system, people familiar with the matter... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123914741752198971.html Karyn McCormack kmccormack660 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15698663000558832297-92c476fec9273d6b921845f38ea5aa6a 2008-11-14T00:06:46.831-05:00

good' on these promises while suffering THE huge losses in the stock market in recent weeks. These 'variable annuity' products contributed about 35% of these companies' income in 2007. But now it's time to pay up -- where will they get the money? The

good' on these promises while suffering THE huge losses in the stock market in recent weeks. These 'variable annuity' products contributed about 35% of these companies' income in 2007. But now it's time to pay up -- where will they get the money? The http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1690453308&f=9791 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10603339213659687523-57778b77f77a30152357510313088d16 2008-11-04T12:54:51.378-05:00

Guaranteed fixed annuity interest rates are far surpassing most other fixed rate investments while also providing tax deferral.

Guaranteed fixed annuity interest rates are far surpassing most other fixed rate investments while also providing tax deferral. http://www.ohioinsureplan.com/index.php/254/current-annuity-interest-rates/ A.M. Hyers ahyers295 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10182105899305001768-a9d36b0738ad7caf3604ecd228923887 2008-09-29T18:16:08.998-04:00

Annuity accounts can be a safe alternative for long term investors who do not wish to participate in volatile markets.

Annuity accounts can be a safe alternative for long term investors who do not wish to participate in volatile markets. http://www.ohioinsureplan.com/index.php/105/safe-investments-in-volatile-markets/ A.M. Hyers ahyers295 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1158523896608906424-5780f2ee86906ae97c85dfe291109080 2009-04-26T12:31:00.000-04:00

Where the goal for investors was typically to get a good return on the investment, these days it's more about finding a safe investment given the

Where the goal for investors was typically to get a good return on the investment, these days it's more about finding a safe investment given the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FindArticles/~3/LzJ9XgXx8J0/safe-investments-for-good-and-bad-financial-times-886604.html 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17160620898450053651-9912341704d2610240b5f2a6f304fce2 2009-02-13T16:28:00.525-05:00

Failing the stress test; or, in the long run, we’re all dead Posted by Sam Jones on Feb 13 12:21. Earlier this week, Andrew Haldane, the Bank of England’s director for financial stability gave a speech to the Marcus-Evans Conference on stress...

Failing the stress test; or, in the long run, we’re all dead Posted by Sam Jones on Feb 13 12:21. Earlier this week, Andrew Haldane, the Bank of England’s director for financial stability gave a speech to the Marcus-Evans Conference on stress... http://ftalphaville.ft.com/blog/2009/02/13/52442/failing-the-stress-test-or-in-the-long-run-were-all-dead/ Clive Landa clanda375 1 0 0 1