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    Is an Equity Indexed Annuity a Good Investment?

    Sunday, October 25th, 2009

    Introduced in 1995, equity indexed annuities have gained popularity over the years.
    Their returns are based on the performance of equity market index such as NASDAQ, NYSE or S&P 500.Whether equity indexed annuities make a good investment alternative depends on many factors.
    Equity indexed annuities are meant for long term purposes such as retirement, therefore if you [...]

    What is a Variable Annuity?

    Sunday, October 4th, 2009

    A variable annuity is a life insurance agreement between you and your insurance company in which you get periodic payments for the rest of your life from the insurance provider. You can get the payments immediately of at later date. The performance of the investment options that you choose will determine the value of your [...]