Learn about Variable Interest Entities (VIEs), their functions, and how they grant control through contracts, not voting ...

When you apply for a bank account or financing, the interest rate you receive can give you a sense of how much you'll earn in returns — or pay to borrow money. However, not all interest rates work the ...

Many people are sold a variable annuity with the understanding they will receive a lifetime income stream, which sounds like a good idea when planning for retirement. The truth is there usually is a ...

College borrowers must choose between variable and fixed rates when selecting a private student loan. We asked the top lenders how many actually select variable rates.

While I discussed a variety of ways that insurance companies manage the risks around supporting lifetime income guarantees, fees are the headline mechanism for managing the guarantee risk. Fees can be ...