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Are Equity Indexed Annuities Really the Top Performing Asset Class Since 1995?

A recent article in Forbes magazine discusses the pros and cons of equity indexed annuities.

On the negative side the author makes a high level reference to costs and questions whether...

How to Think About Longevity Insurance

A recent article discusses whether it makes sense to consider buying a longevity annuity.

The author addresses...

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Why Is Teresa Ghilarducci Considered "The Most Dangerous Woman in America"

Teresa Ghilarducci is a 51 year old economist who directs the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at the New School in New York.

Why was Ghilarducci--who sure looks like a nice person in her picture--labeled the most dangerous woman in America in a recent US News & World Report column? 

The short answer is that she thinks...

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A Roth IRA Conversion Might Make Sense with Tax Increases on the Horizon

Both traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs are tax advantaged accounts.

With a traditional IRA, contributions to the account are tax deductible.  Appropriate distributions from the account are taxed in the future at income tax rates that apply to the account owner's future level of income.

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Buffett Blasts Life Insurers for Taking on Crazy Risks with Variable Annuity Guarantees

Credit risk and the general health of...

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