Why Call Them Tax-Deferred Annuities?
I know I sound like a broken record, but–wow, have things changed in the financial industry! As I’ve pointed out before, annuity agents used to […]
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Trust Me 2.0
Back in the day, meaning the 1980s, “trust me” annuity contracts were the only products sold. Bet you have no idea what a “trust me” […]
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The Last Annuity Standing: FAs v. VAs
It comes down to this, folks: Two retirement mainstays will battle it out. The variable annuity (VA) has outsold the fixed annuity (FA) for years, […]
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Battle Royale #2: Fixed v. Immediate Annuities
After a bloody battle in last week’s contest, we now bring you Immediate Annuity (IA) vs. Fixed Annuity (FA). Slow and steady wins the race, […]
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Battle Royale #1: Variable v. Index Annuities
It’s a battle royale today, here at the Olympic Auditorium. The strong-willed but volatile champ, Variable, will be challenged by the hot and steady challenger, […]
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Do You Know Your Annuity Products? Part 4 of 4 – Immediate Annuity
As we complete our first series I’m hopeful that the nitty gritty information I’ve detailed has helped you to understand the annuity products better. Understanding […]
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Do You Know Your Annuity Products? Part 3 of 4 – Fixed Index Annuities
Earl E. Bird here with this weeks annuity terminology. As you’ll recall, we’ve already covered variable and fixed annuities in part 1 and 2. Today I […]
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Do You Know Your Annuity Products? Part 2 of 4 – Fixed Annuities
Hello my American saving friends. Earl E. Bird is back with part 2 of this 4 part series, which gets down and dirty with annuity […]
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Do You Know Your Annuity Products? Part 1 of 4
Earl E. Bird here to tell you about my recent appearance on The Camilla Cat Show, where she asked me to break down annuity terms […]
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Product Rating Agency Part 3
The dreaded topic of renewal rates—a thorn in my side since my egg hatched—may be the most important aspect of fixed-index annuities,...
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Product Rating Agency, Part 2
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Product Rating Agency, Part 1…
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Why Call Them Tax-Deferred Annuities?
I know I sound like a broken record, but–wow, have things changed in the financial industry! As I’ve pointed out before, annuity...
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Trust Me 2.0
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The Last Annuity Standing: FAs v. VAs
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Battle Royale #2: Fixed v. Immediate Annuities
