Investment Instruments

Hartford joins Transamerica and AXA Equitable in reacting to ongoing low interest rates by offering annuity owners an early out. But should they take it?

Before they even consider an investment style or discipline, participants must understand their timeframe.

Want to help clients avoid "money death" before their actual death? Establishing a safe retirement income generator can help sustain their savings.

Boston College's National Retirement Risk Index has edged up, with more than half of American households unlikely to be able to maintain their standard of living post-retirement.

Charles Schwab has expanded its suite of mobile capabilities for advisors, with an app for the iPad allows advisors to access key client data such as balances, positions and transactions.

More than twice as many self-directed investors say they will be bullish on the stock market if Mitt Romney wins the presidency, compared to 20 percent who said a win by President Obama would make them more bullish.