Annuities

As fixed index annuities have grown in popularity, their utility as a wealth accumulation option has gained greater notice. Here we take a closer look at how FIAs can be used to grow your money.

Want to learn how to beat the 4% Withdrawal Rule? Read to find out how FIAs can help you capitalize on gains as you approach retirement.

By Cathy DeWitt Dunn Growth and income annuities can help you prepare for the retirement lifestyle that you really want. Some financial advisors may tell you that you will spend […]

Learn what a fixed index annuity is and how it can transform your life after retirement.

By Cathy DeWitt Dunn A look at the history of fixed index annuities as retirement income vehicles provides some key insights to how they have evolved to answer the income, […]

By Cathy DeWitt Dunn Before we delve into the four types of annuities, let’s start with a simple question:  What is an Annuity? An Annuity is simply an insurance product […]

Determine exactly which retirement path is the best one for you. Read more…

Learn more about deferred annuities, annuity advantages, and whether or not a 401k rollover is the right decision for you.

By Cathy DeWitt Dunn If you are one of millions of Americans who are choosing an annuity to buy, don’t feel overwhelmed. There are thousands of websites you could visit […]

By Cathy DeWitt Dunn You’ve heard us talk about annuities on the radio, but how do you go about buying an annuity when you are ready? If you are retired […]

By Cathy DeWitt Dunn Relying on a 401(k) as a main source of retirement income is sort of like buying a Smart Car to pull your boat. When planning for […]

Learn more about deferred annuities, annuity advantages, and whether or not a 401k rollover is the right decision for you.

Are you contributing to a 403b retirement plan? Take control of your retirement by moving your money into a fixed index annuity. Learn more…

When you invest in fixed index annuities, you can take advantage of the ups and downs in the market. Learn more about fixed index annuities…

One of the most popular principal protected investments is the fixed index annuity. In this article, we will give you an inside look how fixed index annuities protect your principal and allow you to lock in market index gains.

Do you know how to protect your retirement? Here are three strategies you can use to protect your retirement portfolio from crashing in a bear market.

Before making a significant investment, we recommend researching the financial strength ratings of an insurance company. Read more:

When considering buying an annuity, one thing you’ll certainly want to keep in mind is that an annuity product guarantee is only as good as the financial strength and claims-paying […]

In our last article, we talked about growth guarantees that help maximize the income value of Fixed Index Annuities (FIA). With income in mind, let’s shift our focus to annuity […]

So far in our series on retirement annuities, we have discussed many aspects of annuities, especially the fixed index annuity. We have covered the four types of annuities, fixed index […]

With people living longer and spending an average of 18 years in retirement, inflation has the potential to wreak havoc on your retirement plans unless precautions are taken. Let’s say […]

In our series on retirement annuities, we have previously covered the four types of annuities, fixed index annuity basics, principal protection, and one of the types of annuity crediting methods […]

A question we hear quite often is, “How does a fixed index annuity make money?” That’s a great question because there are a lot of options available when it comes […]

In a recent blog, we explained the four different types of annuities where one of those four was the fixed index annuity. Now we’ll take a closer look at the […]

It’s Time…You have done your due diligence and you’re ready to choose a Financial Professional to help you purchase an annuity with some or all the money you have saved […]

Annuities are popular retirement planning vehicles where a large principal payment is held with an insurance company in exchange for regular sums paid out over a predetermined period of time. […]

Many Americans worry that retirement will bring not leisure, but financial hardship. Unfortunately, their fears are valid. More than 25 million Americans aged 60+ are economically insecure, living at or […]

Whether it’s on your mind or a far-away concept, retirement is somewhere on the horizon. Even if you plan to work forever or would rather not plan for a situation […]

With the constant threat of stock market volatility, more and more people are looking for safety when it comes to a retirement income stream. Annuities can provide that safety. So […]

Consistent, steady growth in a variety of market environments Since it was established in 2009, the J.P. Morgan MOZAIC Index has delivered a 69% higher return than the S&P 500. The Nationwide New […]

With fixed index annuities, your money earns interest based on any positive changes to an external index, such as the S&P 500, over a set period of time. If the […]

As millions of American move swiftly into their senior years, their focus turns to their financial condition and how to continue to live out their remaining years in relatively the […]

Let’s just get it out in the open. Annuities have a reputation for being the bad boys of the investment world. And, not in a good, Marlon Brando kind of […]

Planning for retirement can be a confusing and stressful process, from the limitless array of investments available to complex end-of-life decisions. Making the choices that will be right for you […]

With a seemingly endless parade of insurers offering a never-ending selection of annuities, shopping for income annuities can be a daunting process. Many baby boomers planning for retirement become overwhelmed […]

Choosing the right annuity to help support your retirement income needs can be confusing and a little intimidating especially when so many different kinds of annuities offer such a dizzying […]

Investors closing in on retirement and looking to secure future income would do well to explore deferred income annuities. Indeed many are, as sales of these products are accelerating. On […]

Outliving retirement savings. That’s what many retirees—and those approaching the retirement ranks—cite as their number one fear. Generating reliable streams of retirement income used to be a straightforward process, one […]

Security. Flexibility. Growth. In the world of retirement savings, vehicles with these features can be pure gold. Hybrid annuities feature each of these elements, and may be the antidote to […]

It may sound like a trick question, but the answer is simple. An account earning 8% simple interest earns less over time than an account earning 7% compound interest. A […]

Frustrated by money sitting around earning next to nothing? Thank goodness there’s now a smarter, short term 5-year option that beats the performance rates of money markets, CDs, and more! […]

A real estate indexed annuity is a unique product that is tied to the Dow Jones Real Estate Index. The Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index includes Real Estate Investment […]

Longer life expectancy and more years spent in retirement are two realities confronting the baby boom generation—and generations beyond. But longevity can be a mixed blessing. Saving and preserving a […]

The annuity cap can be a bit confusing. Is it annually? Is it monthly? How does it work?

“Consumers are practically bombarded with annuity marketing these days. Retirees need to know a retirement income plan is about much more than a flashy interest rate. Get the facts, and […]

In the past couple of decades, annuities have become more popular with financial advisors and retirees for retirement planning. In many cases, annuities can be a valued part of a […]

If you are thinking about retirement, about to retire, or you’re retired and are concerned about your future finances, let me ask you a question. Suppose your rich uncle just […]

A fixed index annuity (FIA) is a contract between you and an insurance company designed to help you achieve your long-term retirement goals. In exchange for your premium payment, the […]

Immediate annuities are the simplest type of annuities. You give the insurance company a sum of money, the premium, and they give you a payout each month for the rest […]

Let’s clear up misconceptions and make understanding fixed annuities easier. A fixed annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company. You pay the insurance company a premium that […]

Understanding annuities is not difficult once you understand that there are multiple types of annuities. There are essentially four major types of annuities – immediate, fixed, variable, and fixed indexed […]

In a recent article by Scott Burns titled “Best place for ‘safe money’ may be in CD-like annuities”, a reader had emailed the following question. “My wife and I are […]

There is a mountain of data showing that the best time to sell stocks is in May and to stay out of the stock market for the following six months. […]

With interest rates as low as they have been, buying an annuity now that pays a guaranteed 8% compounded rate of return sounds pretty good…on the surface. If you are […]

Find out how a fixed index annuity can solve the 7 biggest retirement fears of the Baby Boomer generation! Safe Money Talk Radio’s fixed index annuity experts, Cathy DeWitt Dunn […]

Financial advisor, author, motivational speaker and television host Suze Orman shares her dislike of variable annuities in this short video. At AnnuityWatchUSA.com, we agree. Get the Latest Annuity Rates That’s […]

Part 2 in a series where Safe Money Talk Radio annuity experts Cathy DeWitt Dunn and Matt Redding separate fact from fiction and tell you the truth about annuities. Continued […]

Myth. Annuities are very complicated to understand and own. Reality. The concept of a fixed index annuity is very simple. In return for a lump sum purchase of an annuity […]

On our Safe Money Talk Radio Show, we are often asked “should I buy an annuity?” However, we cannot answer with certainly until we know more about you and your […]

The financial world has changed, no question. And, when it comes to annuities, this is a great thing! Insurance companies have listened to what consumers are truly looking for and […]

I recently came across a post on a large national newspaper’s blog talking about how investors should focus on generating cash flow during their retirement years. This makes a lot of […]

Regardless of whether you’re retiring tomorrow or ten years from now, inflation can take a toll on your retirement nest egg. Don’t be part of the majority of people who […]

While some financial advisors may tell you that you’ll probably be spending less money in retirement than what you’re spending now, we don’t believe it. We think this is a myth…and we want […]

A fixed index annuity is the only asset in the world that provides a contractually guaranteed lifetime income. A bond can’t do this. A Certificate of Deposit can’t do this. […]

We have all heard stories from our parents or grandparents about forgoing bank accounts and sticking money under the mattress during the economic nightmare that was the Great Depression. Now, […]

For over 25 years David Letterman’s Top 10 lists have consistently proven to get some good laughs about topics of the day. Now, Cathy and Matt turn the top 10 […]

Safe Money Talk Radio’s Cathy DeWitt Dunn explains the advantages of a fixed index annuity for the Baby Boomer generation. Free Annuity Educational Videos As baby boomers plan their retirement, […]

Guaranteed annuity? Not so fast… With interest rates as low as they have been, buying an annuity now that pays a guaranteed 8% compounded rate of return sounds pretty good…on […]

Annuities come in all shapes and sizes…and “lifetime income” is just part of the story. And, here’s a dirty little annuity secret: there’s a steep price to pay for that […]

When most people hit the magic age of 59 ½, retirement is just a few years away… and it’s time to get serious about putting a plan in place that […]

At Annuity Watch USA, we specialize in helping individuals and families understand various retirement income planning options that can help them create a more secure feature. One great option is […]

To discuss whether a fixed income annuity may be an appropriate solution, contact us today. Let us do the work of navigating through the many companies and products that are out […]

A question that we hear quite often around here is, “Is and annuity right for me?” That’s also a question we talk about in great depth each week on our […]

As with all retirement income planning solutions, there are pros and cons to fixed index annuities. In order to protect yourself, it’s important to know what to look for when […]

I recently came across a post on a large national newspaper’s blog talking about how investors should focus on generating cash flow during their retirement years. This makes a lot […]

The popularity of annuities – especially fixed index annuities – with people planning for retirement is on the rise. Fixed index annuities take the best of what other types of annuities have […]