New program will allow automatic transfer of funds that are owed quarterly. A drumbeat of dark forecasts has pushed the index down 500 points for the week. The sale of so-called deferred variable annuities to senior citizens has been a source of controversy in recent years, sparking lawsuits and drawing the attention of regulators. But they'll have to act fast. Survey of Southland firms shows link sometimes was missing between corporate results and compensation.
Nonprofit group alleges the companies prevent disabled people from buying life policies.
Though it may be stressful, planners say it's crucial to decide when and how to live off long-held assets. The big tax cut passed by Congress in May provides a legion of generous tax breaks for Americans with a specific savings goal in mind, such as education or retirement. A financial planner or broker should be judged on more than just a portfolio's performance. The big tax cut passed by Congress last month will put a few extra dollars in the pockets of most taxpayers, but it's a bust for anyone who wants to do long-term financial planning. Despite deep Fed cuts, some rates have not fallen as much because of fine-print terms such as minimum rates.