by Greg Yodis | Jun 6, 2025 | Greg Yodis, Protection/Income, Wealth
Interest rates increased 11 times between March 2022 and July 2023, leading to an annuity boom. The annuity market continues to rise above pre-pandemic levels in 2025 with new living benefits, enhanced riders, and various cost structures. Register to read entire...
by Eric Bruno | Jun 4, 2025 | Eric Bruno, Protection/Income, Wealth
It’s our responsibility to demystify financial concepts for our clients, but many industry sources frequently misrepresent and misunderstand annuities as options in the retirement strategy toolkit. Wink, Inc. CEO and president Cheryl Moore recently called out...
by John Poston | May 30, 2025 | John Poston, Protection/Income, Wealth
One big takeaway from LIMRA’s 2024 Retirement Investors Survey is that retirees and pre-retirees want to feel secure about their future. With traditional pensions becoming rare, people turn to annuities to secure a guaranteed income. That’s where you come in: 86% of...
by Barry Hensley | May 12, 2025 | Barry Hensley, Life, Protection/Income, Wealth, Whole Life
In insurance, many consumers make purchasing decisions based on insufficient information. With many forms of insurance, like home or auto policies, the risks involved are relatively straightforward. Other products, like fixed index life insurance and annuities, are...
by A&A Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2025 | A&A Editorial Team, Protection/Income, Wealth
With a new administration in office and ongoing shifts in the political and economic landscape, navigating the complexities of Social Security can feel daunting for professionals and consumers alike. Staying informed and keeping abreast of new developments will allow...
by A&A Editorial Team | Apr 11, 2025 | A&A Editorial Team, Life Insurance, Protection/Income, Universal Life
Indexed annuities and universal life (IUL) insurance propel the industry to the forefront of retirement strategies. As Americans are gravitating toward financial products that offer the potential for gains without the accompanying risk of market losses, there’s an...
