‘Without my consent.’ I’m 72 with a $165K annuity I was told would return 5% for life. I didn’t know payments were from the principal — and soon I’ll only get 3% ...

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Are Annuities Insured? | Private and State Insurance Coverage

An annuity is a financial product that provides a stream of income for a specified period of time, usually in retirement. An annuity is typically purchased from an insurance company and can be funded ...
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Securian posts record 2025 earnings on strong group life and PRT growth

Securian Financial reported record 2025 results, with higher revenue, earnings and capital driven by growth in its insurance and retirement business. Operating revenue reached a record $8.2 billion in ...
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How to protect your mortgage, pension and energy bills from a warring world

As energy and gas prices soar, experts share what households need to do to safeguard their money ...
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IHT changes set to reshape decumulation advice, Platforum finds

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I’m 59 and single with a $400K house, $1.5M in savings at 2% and $850K in my 401(k). I want to retire this year. Can I?

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