Recently some variable distribution MLPs have gone public that enticed investors with 20%-25% yields. These mouth-watering payouts come at a price, however, and investors need to know the pros and ...

For deferred variable annuities with income riders supporting a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, the guaranteed withdrawal rates or payout rates are most typically based on the age that ...

Today, we want to zoom in on a couple of CEFs (closed-end funds) that have variable dividend policies. CEFs are required to distribute substantially all of their taxable income, which includes taxable ...

In my last column, I highlighted the trend of “at-the-market” equity offerings or equity distribution agreements within the MLP space. Several more ATM deals have been announced since that column, ...