Tag: Retirement Planning

Vanguard's 401(k) Annuity Feature: A New Era in Retirement Income

Vanguard's 2026 introduction of annuities in 401(k) plans transforms retirement income, providing stable, guaranteed earnings for participants.

Impact of State Auto-IRAs on Employer Retirement Plan Decisions

Explore how state auto-IRAs impact employer retirement plan decisions and increase employee savings. Key insights for stakeholders and industry professionals.

Q3 Life Insurance Earnings: Equitable Holdings and Industry Performance

Explore Q3 earnings performance of Equitable Holdings and peers in life insurance, featuring insights on stock trends, interest rates, and future outlook.

Milliman Pension Buyout Index: Stabilizing Pension Risk Transfer Costs

Discover the latest Milliman Pension Buyout Index insights on stabilizing pension risk transfer costs and effective strategies for plan sponsors.

The Standard Appoints Elice Lee as VP for Retirement Plans Division

The Standard appoints Elice Lee as VP to enhance retirement planning services in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. Discover how this impacts insurance dynamics.

Life Settlements: Unlocking Hidden Value in Life Insurance Policies

Explore how life settlements offer policyholders financial flexibility by enabling the sale of life insurance policies, enhancing retirement and long-term care planning. Learn why insurance providers should educate consumers about these options.

Lincoln Financial Launches Active ETF Indexed Account for Fixed Indexed Annuities

Lincoln Financial introduces the first Capital Group ETF indexed account option for fixed indexed annuities, combining active management with 100% downside protection in a new FIA product.

Social Security COLA Formula Undermines Retiree Buying Power by 20%

Social Security benefits have lost 20% of buying power since 2010 due to COLAs based on consumer price index misaligned with retiree spending. Learn how annuities can supplement retirement income.

Prudential Launches FlexGuard 2.0 for Enhanced Retirement Income Solutions

Prudential Financial introduces FlexGuard 2.0, an advanced registered index-linked annuity with enhanced flexibility, simplified fees, and expanded market-linked growth options for retirement income.

Social Security COLAs Underestimate Retiree Inflation, Increasing Interest in Annuities

Social Security COLAs are based on an index that does not reflect retirees' spending, causing a loss in buying power. Annuities provide a potential solution with guaranteed lifetime income and inflation protection.