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Lifetime Annuities Are Worth A Look If Longevity Is In Your Genes
Submitted by KyleAAA  (amateurassetallocator.com)

The story of Larry Haubner gives us a valuable lesson that sometimes, retirement can last a lot longer than we expect.

Article | Jul 6, 2009 | Views: 50 | Comments: 0 
Tags: annuities, lifetime

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Newspaper Ads with Very High CD Rates and the FDIC's Crack Down
Submitted by ktexas  (bankdeals.blogspot.com)

If you've ever wondered about those CDs advertised in newspapers with very high rates, this FDIC press release should interest you. These ads typically list CD rates several percentage points above...

Article | Jun 20, 2009 | Views: 172 | Comments: 0 
Tags: banking, cd rates, annuities, banks, certificates of deposit, fdic, high cd rates, insurance products

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What About Immediate Annuities In Today’s Market?
Submitted by KyleAAA  (amateurassetallocator.com)

In certain situations, it makes sense to use an immediate annuity in lieu of bonds for part of your asset allocation.

Article | May 18, 2009 | Views: 42 | Comments: 0 
Tags: annuities, annuity, immediate

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The boom in sales of fixed immediate annuities
Submitted by ktexas  (finance.yahoo.com)

One unexpected side effect of the recent financial crisis: a boom in sales of fixed immediate annuities, which dispense guaranteed income for life. Sales at New York Life, the largest issuer, hit...

Article | May 14, 2009 | Views: 151 | Comments: 0 
Tags: annuities, investing, retirement planning, guaranteed income, immediate annuities, new york life

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Getting Smart About Annuities
Submitted by ktexas  (online.wsj.com)

The stock market meltdown has been a boon to the sales of annuities, especially immediate annuities. With many traps and fees, do annuities make sense for anyone? Article describes some important...

Article | Apr 19, 2009 | Views: 182 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, annuities, variable annuities, guaranteed income, immediate annuities, retirement income

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Some annuities can offer a safe haven during tough economic times - but there are risks
Submitted by ktexas  (www.boston.com)

One type of investment heavily marketed is annuities, which can provide a guaranteed income after retirement. What the ads don't say is that some annuities can be as risky as buying stocks. One...

Article | Apr 10, 2009 | Views: 130 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, taxes, annuities, savings, investing, retirement planning, guaranteed income

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Planning for the Possibility of Your Life Insurance Company Failing
Submitted by ktexas  (clarkhoward.com)

Clark Howard discusses some useful things to know about life insurance and the risks involved when insurance companies fail. Unlike banks, insurance companies are regulated at the state level -...

Article | Apr 7, 2009 | Views: 95 | Comments: 0 
Tags: insurance, annuities, life insurance, whole life insurance, lincoln national

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What happens when a life insurer fails?
Submitted by ktexas  (clarkhoward.com)

What happens when a life insurer fails? Unlike banks, insurance companies are regulated at the state level -- not the federal level. A state guarantee association is the last line of defense in the...

Article | Mar 10, 2009 | Views: 80 | Comments: 0 
Tags: insurance, annuities, life insurance, long term care insurance, insurance companies

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Is your annuity safe?
Submitted by ktexas  (money.cnn.com)

Consumer advocates have long denounced annuities for their high commissions, complex terms and high early surrender charges. Recently many have also warned about their safety as many insurance...

Article | Dec 16, 2008 | Views: 203 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, insurance, annuities, savings, investing, personal finance

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New Versions of Variable Annuities May Create Future Problems
Submitted by ktexas  (www.smartmoney.com)

Just a few years ago, variable annuities were shunned by financial advisers, criticized as expensive at best and scams at worst. But today anxious baby boomers are embracing a newer version that...

Article | Jun 30, 2008 | Views: 367 | Comments: 0 
Tags: retirement, annuities, variable annuities, stock market, personal finance, guaranteed income

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Dateline Investigations of Annuity Salesmen
Submitted by ktexas  (insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com)

Instead of the usual "To Catch a Predator" investigations, NBC Dateline's Chris Hansen reported yesterday on his investigations on annuity salesmen and their deceptive tactics they use to sell...

Article | Apr 14, 2008 | Views: 703 | Comments: 0 
Tags: investments, retirement, annuities, financial planning

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VARIABLE ANNUITIES VERSUS VARIABLE LIFE VERSUS JUST PLAIN INSURANCE VERSUS INDEX MUTUAL FUNDS
Submitted by PhilR  (www.efmoody.com)

Good article comparing and explaining investment potential of different types of insurance policies, annuities, and index funds.

Article | Jul 1, 2007 | Views: 511 | Comments: 0 
Tags: insurance, annuities, variable annuities, estate planning



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