In today’s economy, many people are lacking confidence in Wall Street and turning to new places to put their money. The problem is, finding good options can often be a challenge. There are plenty of investments out there that have been “sure things” at one point or another. They include everything from real estate to…
When you buy a secondary market annuity, you are buying the rights to contractually guaranteed payments to you, and the issuing insurance company retains full ownership of the annuity. In order for you to buy the rights to the payments, a judge has to approve this contractual change of annuity benefits. The issuing insurance company…
As the year comes to a close, it is time for you to take a look at the financial choices you have made and see if they are still working for you in light of any life changes you have had. Did you know that annuities add value in addition to supplementing your retirement income? …
You have worked hard through your lifetime building up assets. Now you need to take precautions to protect those assets. If you are considering purchasing a Pre-Owned Annuity™ you need to find one that meets your needs. Your financial situation could change over time, so it is important that you review and understand contracts to…
Previously Owned annuities have several positive attributes in common that make them currently in high demand: 1.) High Yields that are typically 4.0-7.0% 2.) Payment streams guaranteed by highly rated insurance companies 3.) Court order process protects buyer and seller 4.) Issuers regulated by State Insurance Commissions 5.) Fixed/reliable income streams 6.) Diversification for portfolios…
When you are considering purchasing an annuity, you want to be sure that you understand your rights as a senior citizen. An annuity is one type of insurance product. Being informed of your rights can help you to avoid being the victim of scams. It helps you to make educated decisions for yourself and your…
If you purchase an IN-FORCE™ Fixed Term Annuity you should expect to receive the following items at closing: Closing Book which will contain the following documents: Receivable Purchase Agreement Sale and Assignment Agreement Change of Beneficiary Designation Duplicate Annuity Policy or Benefits Letter or Issuer Acknowledgement Letter Certificate of Marital Status/Spousal Consent Divorce Decree or…
I’m sure that if you have heard of an IN-FORCE™ Fixed Term Annuity you have wondered about the length of term and the purchase amount. Today I am going to share with your some information that I know you will find helpful in answering your questions around this topic. The present value of an IN-FORCE™…
Now that you have an understanding of what an In-Force™ Fixed Term Annuity is (from my previous blog) you probably are curious as to how payments would be made to you if you choose to do this. In-Force™ Fixed Term Annuity payments may be paid directly to you by a U.S. based insurance company. If…
Do you ever wonder if you should have annuities? Maybe you have heard of them or know a little about them but really aren’t sure if they are important to your financial planning. Annuities are a savings tool that can help you create a nest egg for retirement, make substantial investments that will grow over…