A bond is an investment that is essentially an I.O.U. issued by a corporation or government agency, where the issuing entity borrows funds from an investor for a specified period of time, commonly 10 to 30 years. A return is... Read more
Deferred annuities are contracts issued by insurance companies for people who want to save on a tax-deferred basis, usually for an extended period of time, and then optionally convert their accumulation value into a guaranteed monthly payout once they retire.... Read more
Fixed annuities, also referred to as tax-deferred fixed annuities, are available in many different product designs and configurations, but are at their core, a contract between an owner and an insurance company for an interest bearing policy that includes optional... Read more
Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs), also called Fixed Rate or CD-type Annuities, are a type of fixed annuity that provide a pre-determined and contractually guaranteed interest rate for a specified period of time, most commonly 3-10 years. For this reason, they... Read more
There are many reasons why fixed rate annuity products have become such a popular retirement savings vehicle for retirees and pre-retirees seeking to secure a reliable and guaranteed supplemental income for their entire lifetime; here are just four of those... Read more
If you’re exploring annuity options or considering the purchase of a fixed annuity, you’ll certainly want to do your homework. Annuity rates can vary dramatically from one annuity to the next. And, in addition to the stated annuity rate, the... Read more
Annuities offer many options for retirees and pre-retirees to increase their retirement savings and guarantee retirement income that cannot be outlived. But all of those options can become confusing, and many people have difficulty understanding their annuity choices. The main... Read more
MEDFORD, Ore., Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Following on the heels of a record-setting 2013, this year figures to enter the books as another strong sales period for indexed annuities. Despite a third quarter that saw an almost 9% decline... Read more
MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Running out of retirement income is the number one worry of retirees, and with people living longer than ever before, that worry is understandable. The annuities professionals at AnnuityAdvantage suggest that there’s no... Read more
With the future of pensions up in the air, Social Security on thin ice and 401(k) fees causing concern, more and more people are turning to other types of financial products to secure their retirement. What is another option? Fixed... Read more
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