Cathy Weatherford

• Congressional resolution in support for retirement plan incentives

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  April 12, 2013

  A concurrent resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate and House this week supports the current tax incentives for retirement savings.

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  Altering of 401(k) tax incentives alarms retirement industry

  By Danielle Andrus  |  March 27, 2013

  With so many people covered by 401(k)s, it’s clear that the impact of changes to their tax treatment could be substantial.

• Top 20 companies for annuity sales in 2012

  By Melanie Waddell  |  March 26, 2013

  Total sales of annuity products reached $219 billion in 2012—the lowest level since 2005, according to LIMRA.

• Brokers consider insurance licensing requirements regulatory obstacle

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  March 20, 2013

  Broker-dealers say holding state insurance licenses among multiple jurisdictions is a regulatory obstacle that can lead to diminished retirement income product sales.

• Increased taxes, loss of incentives would hurt Boomers' retirement savings

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  March 7, 2013

  Middle income Baby Boomers would be less likely to save for retirement if taxes were increased or if tax incentives for retirement savings were reduced or eliminated.

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  Married Baby Boomers better prepared for retirement

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  February 12, 2013

  Married Baby Boomers are more likely to save for retirement than single people.

• Lifetime income options seen in DC plans' futures

  By Andy Stonehouse  |  January 30, 2013

  Does the much-maligned annuity represent an attractive option for future DC plans? Protection against market volatility might help sell the products to plan sponsors.

• IRI unveils new members-only website

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  January 29, 2013

  The Insured Retirement Institute has unveiled its new members-only website, myIRIonline.org, catered to meet the needs of financial advisors and broker-dealer/distributor members

• Annuities gain importance in 2013 predictions

  By Andy Stonehouse  |  December 17, 2012

  While pre-retirees look for guarantees and stability in their investments, more innovative annuity solutions will come to the market in the new year.

• Fixed annuity sales continue growth in retirement space

  By Andy Stonehouse  |  December 3, 2012

  VA sales are on the rise, with more pre-retirees turning to the products as they search for more reliable sources of lifetime income.