July 2006 - Posts

posted Monday, July 31, 2006 1:05 PM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Top 10 Estate Planning Tips

In 2011, the estate tax is scheduled to resurface, take the following recommended actions in protecting your assets! Read More
posted Thursday, July 27, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

How insurance carriers invest your Annuity premium.

How insurance carriers invest your Equity Index Annuity premium. Read More
posted Monday, July 24, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Annuities- Which one should I buy?

Annuities offer a great alternative to the fast disappearing company pension: they offer guaranteed monthly income for life! Read More
posted Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

How Equity Indexed Annuities are Priced

How the participation rate, cap and floor are determined in an Equity Indexed Annuity Read More
posted Monday, July 17, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Annuity Term Glossary

The most comprehensive Annuity Term Glossary ever assembled. Read More
posted Sunday, July 16, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

How Interest is Credited in an Equity Indexed Annuity

How Interest is Credited in an Equity Indexed Annuity Read More
posted Saturday, July 15, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Is an Equity Indexed Annuity right for me?

Is an Equity Indexed Annuity right for me? Read More
posted Friday, July 14, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Comparison of Fixed, Variable and Equity Index Annuity Features

Comparison of Fixed, Variable and Equity Index Annuity Features Read More
posted Thursday, July 13, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Features Common to All Deferred Annuities

Deferred annuities generally offer the following features to individuals. Read More
posted Wednesday, July 12, 2006 9:00 PM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Definition of an Annuity

Definition of an Annuity Read More
posted Tuesday, July 11, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Types of Annuities

Types of Annuities Read More
posted Sunday, July 09, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Annuities to fund Long Term Care

This blog is intended to explain how to use annuities to plan for long term care costs. Read More
posted Saturday, July 08, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Planning with Annuities- Preserve your assets and protect your family.

Planning with Annuities- Preserve your assets and protect your family. Read More
posted Friday, July 07, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 1 Comments

Interest Rate Increases-Who Benefits, Who Cares?

We all know that the U.S economy is lagging, the question is, how bad will it get? Read More
posted Thursday, July 06, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Annuity- Long Term Care combination can benefit you.

Did I mention that LTC benefits being paid by an insurance company are tax free? Read More
posted Wednesday, July 05, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Equity Indexed Annuities are not as complicated as you think!

Equity Indexed Annuities are not as complicated as you think! Read More
posted Tuesday, July 04, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Medicaid Friendly Annuities- What are they?

Medicare Friendly Annuities are a great vehicle for planning around Medicare. Read More
posted Monday, July 03, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Split Annuities- What are they?

This blog is intended to de-complicate the Split Annuity concept. Read More
posted Saturday, July 01, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Market Value Adjustment- What is it?

The Market Value Adjustment (MVA) in regards to a fixed annuity is defined as an adjustment to the surrender charge schedule upon a full surrender of an annuity. Read More