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Fixed Annuity Industry is Happy with Fed’s Rate Increase

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates mid-month last December, which is likely a good thing for the fixed annuity industry. Insurance News Net’s Linda Koco forecasted how the .25% increase would effect the industry in the article “Rate Increase Bodes Well for Fixed Annuity Sales.” …

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Fixed Index Annuity Products Are Rising Above

Fixed Index annuity sales are strong and will continue to grow this year, according to LifeHealthPro’s Peggy Bresnick. In “U.S. fixed indexed annuity sales on growth course,” Bresnick said that indexed annuity sales are strong and steady despite an overall annuity sales slowdown. Total annuity …

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Interest Rate Increases Affect Annuity Products Differently

The annuity industry has been watching the movement of interest rates closely and expecting them to rise for years. Annuity pricing improves as interest rates increase, but it can be difficult for insurance companies to time their annuity strategies. It’s also difficult to time your …

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Don’t Ignore Fixed Annuities Because of Low Interest Rates

Although fixed annuity rates are historically low, fixed annuity products still carry value and may provide some financial stability to retirees. In The Motley Fool’s “Fixed Annuity Rates: Dependable Monthly Income,” article author Jordan Wathen refers to fixed annuity products as the “reverse” of a …

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