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How Annuities Work

How Annuities Work

Annuities are term deposits with insurance companies.  They are similar to certificates of deposits at the bank (note: bank deposits are FDIC insured while annuities are guaranteed by the issuing insurance company).  There are two types of annuities: fixed annuities and variable annuities. Fixed annuities have these features:  Your principal is guaranteed, it will never decline  The insurance [...]

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Posted by bobrichards - September 5, 2008 at 9:07 am

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