Media Coverage

  • New York Times

    The New York Times, January 29, 2010

    Ron Lieber of The New York Times quotes Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPrension.com, on the Obama administration's recent support of annuities. Hemke explains that the possibility of a certain amount of tax waiving on annuities might lead to some support of the bills. "If this is behavior that the administration is trying to inspire, then it's not that long of a leap to think that maybe they'll start to promote some version of these bills," Hemke says.

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    The New York Times, January 29, 2010

  • Kiplinger

    Kiplinger's Personal Finance, January 21, 2010

    Mary Beth Franklin of Kiplinger's Personal Finance features BuyAPension.com in her piece covering tips and tools to create a personal retirement plan. Franklin recommends visiting BuyAPension.com for advice on whether an immediate annuity fits your retirement plan and to view helpful videos that explain how annuities work and to estimate how much monthly income you could expect based on your age and amount invested.

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    Kiplinger's Personal Finance, January 21, 2010

  • CNBC

    CNBC Investor Network, December 31st, 2009

    Discussing whether retirees should take money out of the stock market, with Craig Hemke, BuyAPension.com

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    CNBC "Squawk on the Street," 12/31/2009

  • Forbes

    Forbes.com, December 12, 2009

    The fixed-income market, which many investors have gone to for safety, might not be so safe either if interest rates turn against you, says Craig Hemke, president of Buyapension.com. He doesn't think the Federal Reserve will raise short interest rates in 2010, but "the market may force higher rates on them." He doesn't think fixed income will be a completely viable asset class under those conditions and encourages investors to move some money into international equities, precious metals, emerging markets and natural resources--some of the areas that he's seeing growth in.

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    Forbes.com, December 12, 2009

  • Smart Money

    SmartMoney.com, December 11, 2009

    Sarah Morgan at SmartMoney.com quotes Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, on the Securities and Exchange Commission's ruling over indexed annuities. Hemke discusses his thoughts to who these investment products works best for. "It's a good product for someone that is less willing to invest without some type of guarantee," says Hemke.

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    SmartMoney.com, December 11, 2009

  • The Wall Street Journal

    The Wall Street Journal, December 8, 2009

    Leslie Scism of The Wall Street Journal quotes Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, in an article about the pros and cons of variable annuities. Hemke points out that an annuity provides a safety net that "changes investor psychology." He adds that often this gives soon-to-be-retirees the fortitude to stay in the market.

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    Yahoo Finance, December 9, 2009

    Yahoo! Finance
  • FA

    Financial Advisor, October 23, 2009

    Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, offers his expertise on traditional asset allocation in today's market for a piece for Financial Advisor. Hemke suggests that the dollar's days as a reserve currency are coming to an end and thus asset allocation is dead. Furthermore, he warns advisors to adapt to this new climate or "go the way of the dinosaur."

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    Financial Advisor, October 23, 2009

  • TheStreet.com

    TheStreet.com, October 13, 2009

    Joe Mont of TheStreet.com quotes Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, on the condition of the immediate annuity market in this economy. Hemke offers that concerns about the economy are helping to develop new annuity products. "An adjustment that somewhat approximates inflation could be valuable for someone who is worried about it. At the end of the day, the number one choice of immediate annuities is still 'life only' or 'fixed.' People just want as much income as they can," says Hemke.

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    Yahoo Finance, October 13, 2009

    Yahoo! Finance
  • Hitched

    Hitched Magazine, October 7, 2009

    Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, offers his expertise on single premium immediate annuities, the new retirement investing trend, in a piece for Hitched Magazine. Hemke lends his advice on how married couples can reduce the risk of outliving assets by investing in a SPIA.

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    Hitched Magazine, October 7, 2009

  • BankRate.com

    Bankrate.com, October 6, 2009

    Sheyna Steiner of Bankrate.com quotes Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, on the 'bells and whistles' of the four different types of annuity plans. Hemke points out the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits of immediate annuities. "An immediate annuity guarantees you a set amount of income for life -- or for you and your spouse's life. It is similar to a pension-type income stream," says Hemke.

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    Yahoo Finance, October 6, 2009

    Yahoo! Finance
  • BankRate.com

    Bankrate.com, October 6, 2009

    Sheyna Steiner of Bankrate.com quotes Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, on the pros and cons of annuities. Hemke discusses how annuity income is guaranteed if the insurance company fails. "That book of annuity business was probably built on actuarially sound principles. The insurance company that is out of business would probably be able to sell that to somebody else, so you as a contract holder would not even see any disruption -- the checks would just start coming from somewhere else," says Hemke.

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    Bankrate.com, October 6, 2009

  • CNBC

    CNBC "Power Lunch," October 2, 2009

    CNBC turns to Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, for his perspective on target date funds. Hemke offers that investors need to be aware of the fixed income component of target date funds. He says that target date funds rely on a fixed income which is no longer safe in this economy.

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    CNBC "Power Lunch," October 2, 2009

  • TradingMarkets.com

    TradingMarkets.com, September 14, 2009

    Fran Lysiak of TradingMarkets.com quotes Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, on the significant movement away from variable annuities recently. Hemke points out that many companies are "trimming back or eliminating them altogether." "With the volatility in the stock market over the past nine months, hedging against the risks on living benefit guarantees has become expensive for many U.S. variable annuity writers," he says.

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    TradingMarkets.com, September 14, 2009

  • InsuranceNewsNet.com

    Insurancenewsnet.com, September 8, 2009

    Fran Lysiak of Insurancenewsnet.com quotes Craig Hemke, president and founder of BuyAPension.com, on AIG's struggle to sell variable annuity products. Hemke points out that many broker-dealers removed AIG from their approved products lists after AIG's struggles last September. Hemke says, "I can't imagine a financial adviser selling AIG variable annuities now. They've gotta continue to still be struggling."

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    Insurancenewsnet.com, September 8, 2009