For those gearing up for retirement, there seem to be countless terms and strategies to know, not the least of which is an annuity. The…
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Understanding Annuity Rates
Annuities offer a variety of benefits to individuals gearing up for or in retirement, not the least of which is a guaranteed income stream that…
Annuity Types, Recommended Posts
The Indexed Annuity
An indexed annuity, sometimes referred to as an equity-index annuity, is a contract between you and an insurance company in which the issuing company promises…
Annuity Basics, Recommended Posts
Annuities 101
Annuities are a type of insurance product that you pay into now for the purpose of receiving a payment or series of payments at a…
Variable Annuity Pros & Cons
Part II: Variable Rate Annuities A variable rate annuity has some similarities to a fixed rate annuity in that you are placing your money into…
The Annuity Glossary – A to Z
Annuity: A contract that makes payments to the investor at regular intervals based on tax-deferred contributions to a retirement savings account. Annuitization: The process of…