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Q4 Fixed Annuity Sales Up 79%

Limra International says that fixed annuity sales increased by 79% in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the Wall Street Journal’s Leslie Scism. The jump is credited to olders individuals fearing that the current market turmoil will torpedo their retirement funds. Fixed annuities are considered …

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WSJ Suggests Fixed Immediate Annuities for Retirees

In a Wall Street Journal article, Shelly Banjo and Kristen McNamara highlighted the advantages of fixed immediate annuities. Like standard fixed annuities, they are generally safe investments for retirees. Unlike them, these products begin making payments soon after you deposit a lump sum and provide …

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TIAA-CREF Guarantees Fixed Annuity Holders Equal Income in 2009

The Insurance and Financial Advisor recently reported good news for TIAA-CREF clients with a TIAA Traditional Annuity. An executive VP from the company confirms that the guaranteed fixed annuties will provide payouts in 2009 that are equal or greater to the income recieved in 2008.  According …

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Should You Buy A Fixed Annuity or a CD?

An article by Mark Czachowski, which recently appeared in the Effingham Herald, gives a good overview of the similarities and differences between certificates of deposits (CDs) and fixed annuities. While they are both judged to be relatively low-risk investments, neither is for everyone. A CD …

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