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March 26, 2015 01:20 PM (EDT)

2014 Sales of Variable Annuities the Lowest Since 2009

As total U.S. sales of variable annuities fell last year to their lowest level annually since 2009, some traditional buyers of variable annuities may be choosing another lifetime income strategy . . .

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