Income

Income can refer to cash flow derived from a variety of sources, including personal earnings, investment earnings, businesses or even real estate. These forms of income are generally referred to as earned income. There are also sources of unearned income, particularly when discussing investments. Dividends, capital gains and interest are common examples of unearned income.

Vanguard Applies for Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) Rider

Vanguard is seen expanding variable annuity features with an SEC application for a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit ( GLWB ). The precise cost of the rider, which can apply to one owner or joint owners, and the payout rates at various age bands were left blank in the application, although Vanguard provided an example that set the rider cost at one percent of the income base. The minimum initial payment is $5,000 and a $25 annual fee is assessed when the account value drops below $25,000...
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What are the differences between variable, fixed and immediate annuities?

There are many, many different types of annuities. 

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What are "living benefit" options associated with annuities and how do they work?

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How can an annuity protect me from a volatile market?

Annuities can be very effective in providing protection against market

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

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