QLACs
How Does a QLAC Defer Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)?
By transferring money out of your Traditional IRA and into a QLAC, you reduce the Traditional IRA balance subject to RMDs, deferring them until the QLAC income starts.
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Annuity Basics
What Are My Options at the End of My Fixed Annuity Guaranteed Term?
You have options at the end of your multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) guaranteed term. Read on to learn more and contact us if you have any questions.
Annuity Trends
Annuity Rates Intelligence Report March 2022
Monthly annuity rates intelligence report to keep you informed and on top of annuity rates.
Annuity Basics
Annuities 101 — Annuity Basics for Beginners
An annuity can provide guaranteed lifetime income that reduces the likelihood that you’ll run out of money in retirement. Income from an annuity is predictable, steady, and cannot be outlived. This Annuities 101 article provides an overview of annuities and links to resources that will help you decide if an annuity is right for you.
Retirement Planning
Finding the Right Financial Product for Your Retirement Objectives
Planning for your retirement can be broken down into three primary objectives: liquidity, growth, and income. There are different financial products to use to meet each of those needs.
Longevity
Fixed and Income Annuities Overview
An annuity is a way to turn your savings into guaranteed income you can’t outlive, no matter what happens in the market or how long you live.
Annuity Trends
Annuity Rates Intelligence Report December 2021
Monthly annuity rates intelligence report to keep you informed and on top of annuity rates.
Inside Blueprint Income
MassMutual Acquires Blueprint Income
MassMutual acquires Blueprint Income, and plans to support Blueprint Income's growth and strong position in the market.
Annuity Trends
What’s Next For Interest Rates and Annuity Rates (September 2020)
Treasury yields are low by historical standards, and the Fed says it “will likely aim to achieve inflation moderately above 2 percent for some time”. What does this mean for the annuity market?
Annuity Trends
July 2020: How Today’s Fixed Annuity Rates Compare
Fixed income yields are at historic lows, but there are plenty of fixed annuities offering 3%+ yield. Be sure to understand the insurer’s financial strength and that the withdrawal provisions before purchasing and make sure they fit with your intended use of the product.