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4 Reasons Not to Buy a Fixed Indexed Annuity
Fixed Indexed Annuities aren’t all they appear to be. We’ve laid out the four reasons why you shouldn’t purchase one.
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Why a Fixed Indexed Annuity Doesn’t Serve the Function of an Annuity
At first, fixed indexed annuities appear to offer the best of both worlds: a guaranteed income stream with simultaneous market exposure for that money to grow. But, these products come with high fees that significantly reduce their value. Here’s why.
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How Does a Fixed Indexed Annuity Try to Do It All?
Don’t be fooled by the appeal of a fixed indexed annuity. We’ve broken down how FIAs really work here.
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How a Fixed Indexed Annuity Really Works
Fixed indexed annuities are complicated products that don’t do everything they promise. Here’s what a fixed indexed annuity looks like in real life.
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What Should I Do with My Fixed Annuity at Maturity?
A summary of the different options you have when your fixed annuity matures.
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Tips When Buying a Fixed Annuity
The answers to the most important questions for when buying a fixed annuity.
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Should You Buy a Fixed Annuity?
A fixed annuity provides a safe, tax-advantaged way to earn a good return on savings needed in the near future, similar to a CD. We’ve created this quick checklist so you can know if a fixed annuity is a good fit for you.
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The Pros and Cons of a Fixed Annuity
Fixed annuities have several financial benefits to help make retirement planning simpler, but also have some drawbacks. Find out what a fixed annuity has to offer before you purchase.
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Customizing Your Fixed 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.
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4 Reasons Not to Buy a Fixed Indexed Annuity
Fixed Indexed Annuities aren’t all they appear to be. We’ve laid out the four reasons why you shouldn’t purchase one.
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How a Fixed Indexed Annuity Really Works
Fixed indexed annuities are complicated products that don’t do everything they promise. Here’s what a fixed indexed annuity looks like in real life.
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How Does a Fixed Indexed Annuity Try to Do It All?
Don’t be fooled by the appeal of a fixed indexed annuity. We’ve broken down how FIAs really work here.
Other Annuities
Why a Fixed Indexed Annuity Doesn’t Serve the Function of an Annuity
At first, fixed indexed annuities appear to offer the best of both worlds: a guaranteed income stream with simultaneous market exposure for that money to grow. But, these products come with high fees that significantly reduce their value. Here’s why.
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What’s a Fixed Indexed Annuity?
A fixed indexed annuity sounds like the best of both worlds — an income which doesn’t stop and the ability for that money to grow, as it would in the market. But, the insurance companies and brokers sell them for very high fees with lots of caveats.