Bequest

The term bequest describes assets that are passed along or “bequeathed” to beneficiaries in a will. Also see the glossary term bequest motive.

Key Financial Planning Concepts

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Annuity Digest Buying Guide: Key Financial Planning Concepts

The following are a few key concepts to think about, look for, or listen to when developing a financial plan:

Information Gathering: This is one of the first steps in the financial planning process.  Your financial advisor should gather quite a bit of information about you and your current financial status.

Should I invest in a variable annuity?

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It is generally very difficult if not impossible to provide a simple yes/no answer to this type of question without having much more detail regarding your situation and needs.  That said, here are some things to think about:

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Calculating the Value of a Longevity Annuity

A longevity annuity is arguably the most efficient way to...

How Much to Annuitize

This forum topic is a continuation of a good question/comment that can be found here: http://www.annuitydigest.com/blog/tom/who-really-needs-annuity#comment-182

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New Study Assesses Use of Annuities in Wealth Management Strategies

Two industry-leading consultants have published a study that compares a range of wealth management strategies that are available to individuals in retirement. None of the strategies are dominant on an overall basis, but certain approaches show clear strengths in terms of income generation, levels of wealth, and the impact on bequest motives. The dramatic impact of product fees is also addressed. Six different retirement strategies are discussed: Systematic withdrawal from mutual funds. Fixed...

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