In light of the economic policies and market conditions emerging during the second Trump administration, annuities are receiving renewed attention as a cornerstone of personal retirement planning. In a Wall Street Journal article, “Why Investors Should Consider Annuities,” Morningstar’s David Blanchett explored the polarizing opinions …
People often purchase fixed annuities for two main reasons: their principal is safeguarded, and they receive a fixed rate of return, along with the option for lifetime income payments. However, Bob Richards of Learn Bonds highlights additional benefits of fixed annuities in his article “Other …
The Jackson Life LifeGuard Freedom 6SM Net Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (GMWB) is available as an optional rider on Jackson National’s Perspective II variable annuity. This rider provides a guaranteed minimum withdrawal amount for the lifetime of the annuity holder, regardless of the investment performance. …
According to a recent article from InsuranceNewsNet, inquiries about life-only guarantees on income annuities jumped to 26% compared to the previous year, at 22.4%. This is the third year in a row that significant increases in these inquiries were observed. Experts believe this is a …
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