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How Index-Linked Annuities Buffer Against Market Shocks Like the Coronacrash
annuities This relatively new type of annuity protects investors from any market losses … up to a certain point. That protection could give you the courage to stay in the ring when others leave the fight.
By David Stone • Published
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Turned off by Low CD Rates? Consider a Fixed Annuity
annuities CD rates are under 1%, but comparable annuities can pay more than 2% to 3% guaranteed and tax-deferred.
By Ken Nuss • Published
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Remove Financial Worries from Retirement with a Do-It-Yourself Pension
annuities An annuity can yield guaranteed lifetime income — a private pension that can help you sleep at night.
By Ken Nuss • Published
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Know What You’re Paying for When You Buy an Annuity
annuities Demystifying annuities is important now more than ever as the current market landscape is shining a light on the benefits an annuity can provide. A financial professional can help give the best insight and advice on guaranteeing income for life.
By Salene Hitchcock-Gear, President of Prudential Individual Life Insurance • Published
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Know What You’re Getting – and Giving Up – With an Annuity Income Rider
annuities Guaranteed income is always nice, but nothing in life is free. Weigh the trade-offs carefully.
By Garrett Yack, Registered Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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When Retirees Question More Retirement Income
annuities What would you say if I told you that you could safely get significantly more retirement income from your retirement savings? That’s what I call an Income Boost.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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How to Pick an Indexed Annuity
annuities To help choose the right fixed indexed annuity for you, first decide which of these three main goals you have in mind. Identifying your top priority can narrow down the choices of this valuable, but sometimes complex, annuity product.
By Ken Nuss • Published
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The Annuity With a Tax-Planning Twist
Financial Planning A qualified life annuity contract helps retirees with guaranteed payments to last their entire lives.
By David Rodeck • Published
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Want Stock Market Gains but Hate Risk? Buffer Annuities May Be for You
annuities Index-linked annuities are a new-ish way to help buffer your portfolio from market downdrafts while still allowing for some growth. Here are three things you must know before buying one.
By David Stone • Published