{"id":23204,"date":"2014-11-06T07:14:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-06T07:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annuityfyi.com\/?page_id=23204"},"modified":"2022-12-16T15:48:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T15:48:48","slug":"annuity-pre-purchase-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.annuityfyi.com\/warnings\/annuity-pre-purchase-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Annuity Caution #1: Pre-Purchase Annuity Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You want to be well-informed to purchase the best annuity benefits and interest for your situation. AnnuityFYI suggests that prior to purchasing a variable annuity you should consider the answers to thequestions below about the annuity, the insurance company issuing the annuity, and the broker selling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considerations About the Annuity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  1. Do your variable annuity benefits provide for your beneficiaries? GO\u00bb<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Considerations About the Broker<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    1. Is your financial professional working with your best financial interests in mind to help you find an appropriate variable annuity?<\/li>
    2. Have you checked your financial professional\u2019s FINRA record to see if he or she has complaints on file or a criminal background? GO\u00bb<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Considerations About the Annuity Issuer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
      1. What are the financial strength ratings of the insurance company issuing the annuity?<\/li>
      2. Are you able to transfer your funds among underlying accounts with low fees?<\/li>
      3. Drawbacks of replacing a variable annuity.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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