Getting Started in annuities

One of the most popular retirement investment options, annuities are also among the most difficult to comprehend. This handy volume provides an in-depth, easy-to-understand look at these complex instruments, revealing exactly what they are, how they work, and what advantages they have over other investment vehicles. Along with performance tables, sample portfolios, and a helpful Q & A section, you'll find up-to-date details on tax law changes, as well as complete information on:
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Annuities are among the most popular retirement investment options. This handy volume provides a thorough examination of annuities, revealing exactly what they are, the kinds available, how they work, and what advantages they have over other investments.
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What an Annuity Is and How It Works.

Types of Annuities.

Advantages of Annuities.

Disadvantages of Annuities.

Features of Fixed-Rate Annuities.

Features of Variable Annuities.

Variable Annuity Investment Choices.

Variable Annuities versus Mutual Funds.

Equity-Indexed Annuities.

Reviewing the Insurance Company.

Insurance Company Ratings.

Tax-Sheltered Annuities.

Your Financial Plan and Annuities.

Commonly Asked Questions.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Index.
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Getting Started in annuities

One of the most popular retirement investment options, annuities are also among the most difficult to comprehend. This handy volume provides an in-depth, easy-to-understand look at these complex instruments, revealing exactly what they are, how they work, and what advantages they have over other investment vehicles. Along with performance tables, sample portfolios, and a helpful Q & A section, you'll find up-to-date details on tax law changes, as well as complete information on:
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What an Annuity Is and How It Works. Types of Annuities. Advantages of Annuities. Disadvantages of Annuities. Features of Fixed-Rate Annuities. Features of Variable Annuities. Variable Annuity Investment Choices. Variable Annuities versus Mutual Funds. Equity-Indexed Annuities. Reviewing the Insurance Company. Insurance Company Ratings. Tax-Sheltered Annuities. Your Financial Plan and Annuities. Commonly Asked Questions. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
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Product details

ISBN
9780471283034
Published
1998-11-25
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight
408 gr
Height
237 mm
Width
157 mm
Thickness
20 mm
Age
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
320

Biographical note

GORDON K. WILLIAMSON is an attorney, financial planner, and branch manager of LPL Financial Services. He is the author of fifteen books on annuities, mutual funds, and other investment topics.