September 2006 - Posts

posted Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Annuities are tax deferred vehicles; is that the same as tax abatement?

The word ‘tax’ makes me shudder. I shudder to think about my 1099. That is why I own annuities. Read More
posted Monday, September 25, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Annuities offer attractive features. Long-Term Care riders in particular.

Many annuities that offer LTC riders are constructed the same; they provide coverage for catastrophic illness which requires nursing home care, in-home care or aid, long-term hospitalization or a nursing home stay. Read More
posted Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Plan on living a long life? Here's how to afford it.

These statistics are certainly nothing new. If you are a baby boomer and retire at age 65, you can expect to live another 18 years. Some will live to age 90, a few to age 100. Read More
posted Monday, September 18, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Annuities return more than CD’s: Prove it!

Ben Franklin described as the Eighth Wonder of the Word as being “Compounding Interest” Read More
posted Thursday, September 07, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

How Equity-Indexed Annuities Lessen Your Risk

You insure your house, your home, your life. Why not your retirement? Read More
posted Monday, September 04, 2006 9:00 AM by Chris Ford :: 0 Comments

Equity Index Annuities – Setting the Market Ablaze

Unless you live in a box, you’ve surely noticed that the market has been a bit unstable as of late. With this instability, investors are looking for a guaranty on their money; enter the Equity Indexed Annuity (EIA). Read More