Financial Literacy 

Why is financial literacy important?

How Much Interest Can a Fixed Index Annuity Really Earn?

What Is An Annuity? Types, Benefits and Definition 

If one's goal is to avoid running out of money in retirement while leaving the largest possible legacy behind at death, then income annuities play a crucial role. In Blueprint Income's recent white paper, we demonstrate that portfolios made up of just stocks and annuities produce the best outcomes.

Optimizing a Retirement Portfolio Using Annuities

The recent bull market has been an attractive place for investors looking to generate sizable returns on their investment. Ongoing speculation of a potential market downturn in 2018 is now leaving investors with the challenge of finding a way to protect their recent gains.  

Taking Gains off the Table

A flattening yield curve (one where the difference between short-term and long-term Treasury yields is smaller than usual) suggests two annuity buying strategies. Either buy a fixed rate annuity now, and wait for rates to rise before buying an income annuity. Or, start buying income now but do so in small pieces over time.

The Yield Curve Is Flattening - Here's What It Means for Annuities

Fixed Index Annuity Basics

Impacts of Long-Term Investment in High Interest Rate Environments

Early in our careers, we think about retirement in terms of assets, but as we get closer to actually retiring, it’s important to shift and focus on income. Why? Assets run out. Lifetime income doesn’t.


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Planning for Retirement with Income and Assets

An income annuity isn’t a good fit for everyone. Use the following strategies if an annuity isn’t the best fit for your retirement saving plan.

Preparing for Retirement If an Annuity Doesn't Make Sense

We've expanded our real-time income annuity calculator to include Period Certain annuities. Unlike other income annuities, Period Certain annuities are not life contingent. 

Real-Time Period Certain Quotes Now Available on Blueprint Income

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Should I Invest in an Annuity?

Understanding Fixed Indexed Annuities

Advantages of a Fixed Index Annuity

There are many features you can add to your fixed annuity so it best fits your needs. We’ve broken down the options you can select to customize your fixed annuity.

Customizing Your Fixed Annuity

History of Retirement (& Future Outlook)

How To Invest Risk-Free for Retirement With a Fixed Index Annuity

Index Term Period in Fixed Index Annuities: How Does It Work?

Should You Get a Fixed-Index Annuity?

Higher life expectancies mean longer retirements. It’s important to consider these tools and strategies to ensure that you don’t outlive your retirement savings.

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RETIREMENT INCOME

Why is financial literacy important?

ANNUITIES 101

How Much Interest Can a Fixed Index Annuity Really Earn?

ANNUITIES 101

What Is An Annuity? Types, Benefits and Definition

ANNUITIES 101

Optimizing a Retirement Portfolio Using Annuities

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Taking Gains off the Table

ANNUITIES 101

The Yield Curve Is Flattening - Here's What It Means for Annuities

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