Nationwide Downgraded By Fitch
Nationwide has had several of its companies’ annuity safety ratings downgraded by Fitch Ratings. Fitch puts the blame largely on the privatization of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company’s (NMIC) life insurance…
Annuity FYI Fixed Annuity Alert: Are Annuities Safe?
We have been updating our Annuity FYI In The News section with a flurry of recent articles related to the the economic crisis, from major financial sources such as Money,…
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…
Are Your Annuities Protected?
In the December issue of Fortune, Walter Updegrade soothes the concerns of some consumers worried about their annuity investments. Despite the struggling financial markets, so far no major life insurance…
