Are equity-indexed annuities securities or insurance? Ever since the NASD issued its Notice to Members 05-50 in August 2005, this question has been the subject of much debate. And, until it's resolved ...

Americans love the idea of participating in the stock market, especially when they’re not risking any losses. That is a true win-win, and is the concept driving indexed products to spectacular sales ...

The annuities marketplace is banking on continued investment from private equity to keep up with product demand, as US annuity sales increased 8 percent year-over-year to a record $119.2 billion in ...

Annuities offer another income stream to help fund your golden years and may reduce the risk of running out of retirement savings. However, it’s important to recognize that purchasing an annuity may ...