Credit Risk

Within the world of annuities, credit risk involves the possibility of loss due to the inability of insurance company to fulfill its financial obligations.

Consider Annuities to "Build a Pension and Salvage Your Nest Egg"

An in depth and very worthwhile article in the Wall Street Journal discusses annuities in the context of the financial crisis. Surging demand for annuities--particularly fixed--is a natural reaction to the volatility and pain experienced over the past couple of years. That said, would-be buyers need to inform themselves and consider the pros and cons associated with the entire landscape of options. Topics addressed in the article include: 1) The notion of creating a personal pension 2) Annuity...

Who insures my annuity? What happens if they fail?

"What happens to my

Are the companies that provide annuity products safe in the current upheaval of the banking and financial services industry?

There has been a ton of recent discussion in the press about the financial health of life and

What are some rules of thumb for fixed income ppl choosing between bonds and annuities with their lump sum retirement payouts?

This is a great question but it is difficult to answer briefly. 

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What type of risk is associated with annuities?

There are a number of risks associated with annuities, and these risks often depend on the type of

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