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Six Low-Cost Variable Annuities

Annuity FYI just added a new page with information about some of the best low-cost variable annuities available right now.  I thought it was important to summarize this information on the blog as well because we are constantly asked about low-cost variable annuities.  Do they …

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Prudential’s Annuity Rates Same for Men & Women

While this hasn’t happened in America, I thought it was interesting nonetheless.  Prudential is closing the annuity gender gap in England, according to This is Money’s Stephen Womack.  In his article, “Prudential is first insurer to close gender gap,” today is the day that Prudential …

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Entering Annuity Market Now With A Clean Slate

Although there have been some large insurance carriers leaving the annuity market recently, those who remain think that annuities are going to remain important vehicles for guaranteeing lifetime income.  The Financial Planning article by Katie Kuehner-Hebert asks “Is There Enough Capacity in Annuities?”  There are …

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Prudential & AIG Pick Up MetLife’s Variable Annuity Business

As MetLife scales back on their variable annuities, other companies are picking up the market share.  According to Bloomberg Business News’ “Prudential Joins AIG Taking Annuities Share From MetLife,” Zachary Tracer says that Prudential and AIG are the main companies who have capitalized on MetLife’s …

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