DOL Update- The current transition period has been extended to July of 2019.

Read more here.

You Are Not Out of the Woods Yet!

By Gissou Gotlieb, Field Suitability Compliance Officer

For those covering the topic of the Department of Labor (DOL) fiduciary rule for reporting purposes, for the people at financial firms responsible for making strategic decisions that will make or break the firm, and for those financial professionals dealing with retirees and their nest eggs, the rule and the roller coaster of developments have been a bear! Of course the rule impacts many others, but trying to stay ahead of or even keeping up with it has been a challenge for sure. While some may think we are in the clear now with the requested delay, I’d like to remind you, we are not.

Step into the Light!

What if we told you that you would never have to print out a 50-page application again? What if we told you that you would never have to walk into a client’s house and have them sign seemingly 100 times on an annuity application? They would only have to sign once. What if we told you we had a way to make sure you had the most up-to-date paperwork when you met with a client every time? What if we told you that you would not have to go back out to the client to get a piece of missing paperwork? What if we told you could get your business processed faster? Would you be interested?

Your Business Forecast: Sunny with a Strong Chance of Social, Part 4

By Brianna Regan, Marketing Development Director

Managing Your Social Media Presence Day-to-Day and Assessing Results  

High-performing financial professionals (FPs) do not hibernate when the temperatures drop, and social media doesn’t sleep. FPs with a successful marketing strategy as part of a well-rounded business plan are still seeing sunny skies on the grayest of winter days because they have effectively integrated all of their marketing initiatives and platforms – to include social media – to stay in front of their clients and help them achieve their retirement income planning goals.

Is Your Broker/Dealer Merging?

By James Morris, Questar Branch Office Designated Supervisory Principal at Ann Arbor Annuity Exchange

Recently there has been a lot of press about broker/dealers merging or being purchased by larger firms. These changes can make advisors nervous because it is rarely clear to the average person why mergers or buyouts occur. There are typically rumors or vague corporate jargon, but advisors are often left to wonder why they now have to find a new home, or accept that they are being forced to join a firm that they previously passed on or know nothing about. If you find yourself in a similar situation and are wondering what to do or where to go, please read on.

2018 Social Security COLA Is Biggest in Years

2018 Social Security COLA Is Biggest in Years
By Bernice Napach
(ThinkAdvisor)

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IRS alerts tax pros to insurance form scam

IRS alerts tax pros to insurance form scam
By InvestmentNews
 
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Help Wanted: DOL Needs Staff Before It Can Rework Fiduciary Rule

Help Wanted: DOL Needs Staff Before It Can Rework Fiduciary Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Trump Nominates New Assistant Secretary of Labor

Trump Nominates New Assistant Secretary of Labor
By Diana Britton
(Wealth Management)

House panel approves legislation to kill DOL fiduciary rule, and 2 other adviser-related bills

House panel approves legislation to kill DOL fiduciary rule, and 2 other adviser-related bills
By Mark Schoeff Jr. 
(InvestmentNews)

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Insurers Get Creative With Products in Delayed Fiduciary World

Insurers Get Creative With Products in Delayed Fiduciary World
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

4 Basic Retirement Income Risks to Manage

4 Basic Retirement Income Risks to Manage
By Debra Repya
(ThinkAdvisor)

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Your Business May Be More Vulnerable Than You Think

By Gissou Gotlieb, Field Suitability Compliance Officer

Information security is a topic that most of us are familiar with and have been hearing about for a while. The need to protect personal and non-public information is something that we all understand personally as well as professionally. Cybersecurity, on the other hand, may be a topic that feels like other people’s problem or one that belongs in movies. After all, the “bad guys” aren’t really after the independent insurance producer, right?

9 bear markets and the events that caused them

9 bear markets and the events that caused them
By John Waggoner
(InvestmentNews)

Three Takeaways from IRI’s Annual Convention

Three Takeaways from IRI’s Annual Convention
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Rep. Wagner Introduces Bill to Kill DOL Fiduciary Rule

Rep. Wagner Introduces Bill to Kill DOL Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

The Harvest Season

By James Morris, Questar Branch Office Designated Supervisory Principal at Ann Arbor Annuity Exchange

The leaves are changing, there is a chill in the air, and the kids are back in school: The fall season is upon us! As the season changes, so should your focus. After all the efforts you have made to help your clients achieve their financial goals throughout the year, now is a good time for both you and your clients to consider harvesting and protecting the progress made.

Guaranteed Income: No Days Off in Retirement

Guaranteed Income: No Days Off in Retirement
By Kirby Wood
(ThinkAdvisor)

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Here's why Danica Patrick wants you to get life insurance

Here's why Danica Patrick wants you to get life insurance
By N'dea Yancey-Bragg
(USA Today)

New Group Lobbies DOL on Fixed Indexed Annuities’ Treatment Under Fiduciary Rule

New Group Lobbies DOL on Fixed Indexed Annuities’ Treatment Under Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

Demand for Social Security advice growing

Demand for Social Security advice growing
By Mary Beth Franklin
(InvestmentNews)

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#LIAM17

Life insurance doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, it can cost less than eating out. #LIAM17 #FinanciallyFit pic.twitter.com/a6XHVdcjfh

— Life Happens (@lifehappens) September 18, 2017

Life insurance doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, it can cost less than eating out.
LifeHappens

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ACLI and NAIFA Fear New DOL Attacks on Commissions

ACLI and NAIFA Fear New DOL Attacks on Commissions
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

Fundamentals of Retirement Planning (Infographic)

Fundamentals of Retirement Planning
American Equity

6 Reasons People Don’t Buy Life Insurance (and Why They’re Wrong)

6 Reasons People Don’t Buy Life Insurance (and Why They’re Wrong)
LifeHappens

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#LIAM17

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Demystifying the FIUL Sales Process

Demystifying the FIUL Sales Process
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Trump administration targets class-action right in DOL fiduciary rule, but other legal avenues could remain for investors

Trump administration targets class-action right in DOL fiduciary rule, but other legal avenues could remain for investors
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges DOL to implement fiduciary rule without delay

Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges DOL to implement fiduciary rule without delay
By Investment News

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Indexed Life Sales On Track For Record-Setting Year

Indexed Life Sales On Track For Record-Setting Year
Wink
(InsuranceNewsNet)        

‘Game On’ for FIA Sales in Second Half of 2017

‘Game On’ for FIA Sales in Second Half of 2017
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

It’s Life Insurance Awareness Month

It’s Life Insurance Awareness Month
—a great time for a life insurance check up
Life Happens

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2017 Insurance Barometer Study Reveals That Consumers Want Transparent Life Insurance Buying Options

2017 Insurance Barometer Study Reveals That Consumers Want Transparent Life Insurance Buying Options 
(Life Happens)

U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Drop Slows: LIMRA

U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Drop Slows: LIMRA
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

DOL fiduciary rule: The 5 biggest things to watch for if BICE's class-action provision is killed

DOL fiduciary rule: The 5 biggest things to watch for if BICE's class-action provision is killed
By Greg Iacurci
(InvestmentNews)

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OMB Approves 18-Month Fiduciary Rule Delay, With ‘Change’

OMB Approves 18-Month Fiduciary Rule Delay, With ‘Change’
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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Danica Patrick To Serve As National Spokesperson for LIAM

Danica Patrick To Serve As National Spokesperson for LIAM 
(LifeHealth)

Building a personal legacy isn’t just about dollars and cents

Building a personal legacy isn’t just about dollars and cents
(Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America)

Life Agents Face Internal Awareness Threat: Marvin Feldman

Life Agents Face Internal Awareness Threat: Marvin Feldman
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

Study finds most retirees want guaranteed lifetime income

Study finds most retirees want guaranteed lifetime income
By Mary Beth Franklin
(InvestmentNews)

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Second Quarter 2017 Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales

Second Quarter 2017 Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales
By Sheryl J. Moore
(Wink)

Wink, Inc. Releases 2nd Quarter, 2017 Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales Results

Wink, Inc. Releases 2nd Quarter, 2017 Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales Results
(Wink)

Pre-retirees Who Work with An Advisor Are Twice as Likely To Feel Prepared For Retirement

Pre-retirees Who Work with An Advisor Are Twice as Likely To Feel Prepared For Retirement
LIMRA
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Longevity Risk and the Annuity Answer

Longevity Risk and the Annuity Answer
By Kim O'Brien
(Advisor News)

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How the Financial-Services Industry Is Using Social Media

How the Financial-Services Industry Is Using Social Media
By Amy McIllwain
(Wealth Management)

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DOL seeks to delay fiduciary rule until July 2019

DOL seeks to delay fiduciary rule until July 2019
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Advisers find summer slowdown has become a thing of the past

Advisers find summer slowdown has become a thing of the past
By Liz Skinner
(InvestmentNews)

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How to Find the Right Financial Mentor

How to Find the Right Financial Mentor
By Kimmie Greene
(US News)

How Much Should You Budget Towards Marketing?

How Much Should You Budget Towards Marketing?
By Craig R. Hersch
(Wealth Management)

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7 Tips for Staying Relevant to Your Customers--While Also Attracting a New Generation

7 Tips for Staying Relevant to Your Customers--While Also Attracting a New Generation
By Steve Cody
(Inc.)

DOL Releases New Round of Fiduciary Rule FAQs

DOL Releases New Round of Fiduciary Rule FAQs
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Judge Hammers DOL on Fiduciary Rule’s BICE

Judge Hammers DOL on Fiduciary Rule’s BICE
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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The Key to Successful Income Preservation in Retirement

The Key to Successful Income Preservation in Retirement
By Kirby Wood
(ThinkAdvisor)

How to Build a Financial Legacy

How to Build a Financial Legacy
By Debra Repya
(US News)

DOL Official: Help Me Improve Fiduciary Rule

DOL Official: Help Me Improve Fiduciary Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Legal Fight To Stop DOL Rule Returns To Court

Legal Fight To Stop DOL Rule Returns To Court
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

NAFA Speaker Says Impartial Conduct Standards Have Staying Power

NAFA Speaker Says Impartial Conduct Standards Have Staying Power
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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House panel passes bill to replace DOL fiduciary rule with one requiring disclosure of conflicts

House panel passes bill to replace DOL fiduciary rule with one requiring disclosure of conflicts
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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ACLI, IRI Back Roe-Roskam Fiduciary Rule Alternative Bill

ACLI, IRI Back Roe-Roskam Fiduciary Rule Alternative Bill
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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Rep. Wagner drafts bill to kill DOL fiduciary rule, replace it with best-interest standard

Rep. Wagner drafts bill to kill DOL fiduciary rule, replace it with best-interest standard
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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NAFA Urges DOL to Delay January 1, 2018 Fiduciary Rule Applicability Date

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Chip Anderson,
Executive Director
Direct 414.332.9306, ext. 1
chip@nafa.com

NAFA Urges DOL to Delay January 1, 2018 Fiduciary Rule Applicability Date

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Duty of Loyalty

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Duty of Loyalty
By Kim O'Brien
(InsuranceNewsNet)

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Trump’s DOL Backs Fiduciary Rule in Legal Brief

Trump’s DOL Backs Fiduciary Rule in Legal Brief
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Rising rates increase the appeal of lump-sum pension payouts

Rising rates increase the appeal of lump-sum pension payouts
By Jeff Benjamin
(InvestmentNews)

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Any transaction that involves a recommendation to liquidate a securities product, including those within an IRA, 401(k) or other retirement plan, for the purchase of an annuity or for other similar purposes, can be conducted only by individuals currently affiliated with a properly registered broker/dealer or registered investment adviser. If your financial professional does not hold the appropriate registration, please consult with your own broker/dealer representative or investment adviser representative for guidance on your securities holdings.
 

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Duty of Diligence

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Duty of Diligence
By Kim O'Brien
(InsuranceNewsNet)

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DOL issues request for comment on fiduciary rule to guide review, possible revisions of measure

DOL issues request for comment on fiduciary rule to guide review, possible revisions of measure
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Labor's Alexander Acosta and SEC's Jay Clayton tell lawmakers they will work together on fiduciary rule

Labor's Alexander Acosta and SEC's Jay Clayton tell lawmakers they will work together on fiduciary rule
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Redtail Ditches 'One-Star' App for New Mobile Experience

Redtail Ditches 'One-Star' App for New Mobile Experience
By Emily Zulz
(ThinkAdvisor)

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Fixed Index Universal Life Can Diversify Your Product Roster

Fixed Index Universal Life Can Diversify Your Product Roster
By Jason Wellmann
(ThinkAdvisor)

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New Study: 1 in 3 Americans Confess Stopping Retirement Savings At Least Once

New Study: 1 in 3 Americans Confess Stopping Retirement Savings At Least Once
By IALC
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Paul Ryan reiterates goal to kill estate tax, maintain retirement-savings incentives

Paul Ryan reiterates goal to kill estate tax, maintain retirement-savings incentives
By Bloomberg News via InvestmentNews

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Wink, Inc. Releases 1st Quarter, 2017 Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales Results

Wink, Inc. Releases 1st Quarter, 2017 Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales Results
Wink

Bill to Kill Dodd-Frank, Repeal Fiduciary Rule Passes House

Bill to Kill Dodd-Frank, Repeal Fiduciary Rule Passes House
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

Here’s Your Guide to ‘Reasonable’ Comp Under DOL Rule

Here’s Your Guide to ‘Reasonable’ Comp Under DOL Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)   

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Forbes Selects RetireUp for "Fintech Tools That Can Change The World Of Finance"

Forbes Selects RetireUp for "Fintech Tools That Can Change The World Of Finance"    
RetireUp

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Individual Life Insurance Premium Up In 1Q

Individual Life Insurance Premium Up In 1Q
LIMRA
(InsuranceNewsNet)

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Duty of Care

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Duty of Care
By Kim O'Brien
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Report: FIA Sales Tumble 14% In 1Q

Report: FIA Sales Tumble 14% In 1Q
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

NAIFA Members Tell Their Stories to Congress

NAIFA Members Tell Their Stories to Congress
By Susan Rupe
(InsuranceNewsNet)

NAFA Statement on DOL Fiduciary Rule

NAFA Statement on DOL Fiduciary Rule

Disappointed in Decision not to Delay Rule Implementation Date

Not Over Yet — DOL Chief Promises Fiduciary Review, More Public Input

Not Over Yet — DOL Chief Promises Fiduciary Review, More Public Input
By Steve Morelli
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Courts Will Not View DOL Fiduciary Rule Repeal Favorably: Borzi

Courts Will Not View DOL Fiduciary Rule Repeal Favorably: Borzi
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

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Annuity Sales Decline For 4th Consecutive Quarter

Annuity Sales Decline For 4th Consecutive Quarter
LIMRA
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Fiduciary Rule Conflict of Interest FAQs (Transition Period) - 05.2017

Fiduciary Rule Conflict of Interest FAQs (Transition Period) - 05.2017
U.S. Department of Labor

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Acosta declines to extend delay of DOL fiduciary rule

Acosta declines to extend delay of DOL fiduciary rule
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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NAFA CONTINUES PUSH FOR FURTHER DELAY OF FIDUCIARY RULE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Chip Anderson,
Executive Director
Direct 414.332.9306, ext. 1
chip@nafa.com

NAFA CONTINUES PUSH FOR FURTHER DELAY OF FIDUCIARY RULE

NAFA Asserts DOL Secretary Has Options for Delaying Rule 

7 critical pieces of social media guidance from Finra

7 critical pieces of social media guidance from Finra
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Permitted Activities for Insurance-Only Advisors

FOUR-PART SERIES: Fiduciary Basics – Permitted Activities for Insurance-Only Advisors
By Kim O'Brien
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Annuity Sales Help Allianz Profit Rise 9 Percent in 1Q

Annuity Sales Help Allianz Profit Rise 9 Percent in 1Q
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

NAFA Applauds Congressional Pressure to Delay Fiduciary Rule Implementation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Chip Anderson,
Executive Director
Direct 414.332.9306, ext. 1
chip@nafa.com

NAFA APPLAUDS CONGRESSIONAL PRESSURE TO DELAY FIDUCIARY RULE IMPLEMENTATION

ICI head casts doubt on further delay of DOL fiduciary rule

ICI head casts doubt on further delay of DOL fiduciary rule
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Bill to Replace Dodd-Frank, Kill DOL Fiduciary Rule Passes House Panel

Bill to Replace Dodd-Frank, Kill DOL Fiduciary Rule Passes House Panel
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule left out of funding bill

Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule left out of funding bill
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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Lawmakers to DOL Secretary: Kill That Rule

Lawmakers to DOL Secretary: Kill That Rule
By John Hilton
(InsuranceNewsNet)

House GOP tells Acosta to delay — then repeal — DOL fiduciary

House GOP tells Acosta to delay — then repeal — DOL fiduciary
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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NAFA Launches Campaign to Stop DOL Fiduciary Rule

NAFA Launches Campaign to Stop DOL Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie Waddell
(ThinkAdvisor)

American Equity Committed to Independent Channel, Despite BIC

American Equity Committed to Independent Channel, Despite BIC
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

6 Top House Annuity Bills

6 Top House Annuity Bills
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

Average Agent Commission, an infographic.

Average Agent Commission, an infographic
By Wink

Allianz Life Widens FIA Lead Over American Equity

Allianz Life Widens FIA Lead Over American Equity
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Trump Tax Proposal to Include Estate Tax Repeal

Trump Tax Proposal to Include Estate Tax Repeal
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

NAFA Files Comment Letter Urging Further Delay of DOL Rule to ‘Avoid Unleashing Chaos’

NAFA Files Comment Letter Urging Further Delay of DOL Rule to ‘Avoid Unleashing Chaos’
By Annuity Outlook Staff
(Annuity Outlook Magazine)

Elder Financial Abuse Hurts Caregivers, Too

Elder Financial Abuse Hurts Caregivers, Too
By Karen DeMasters
(Financial Advisor Magazine)

Eight ways to protect yourself against elder financial abuse

Eight ways to protect yourself against elder financial abuse
By Robert Powell
(USA Today)

Q4 Annuity Sales Fell 18.4%: IRI

Q4 Annuity Sales Fell 18.4%: IRI
By Allison Bell
(ThinkAdvisor)

2.76M Households Ready To Buy Annuities

2.76M Households Ready To Buy Annuities
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Income Riders Rescue Fixed Annuities

Income Riders Rescue Fixed Annuities
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

Athene USA Gains in Indexed Annuity Tables in 4Q 2016

Athene USA Gains in Indexed Annuity Tables in 4Q 2016
By Cyril Tuohy
(InsuranceNewsNet)

DOL releases final rule delaying fiduciary implementation

DOL releases final rule delaying fiduciary implementation
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
(InvestmentNews)

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