December 2006 - Posts

Why Equity Indexed Annuities (EIAs) may be the perfect product.

Regulators and the financial press media have given EIAs a bad name. Why? Controversy has embroiled these products. Why? Fact is EIAs can accomplish most of the goals of a Variable Annuity (VAs) and a Traditional Fixed Annuity (TFA) and be free of the problems inherent in both. Read More

Annuities-Buying a Guaranteed Income: Counterpoint

Attached to this blog is an article written in the Star Tribune by Tom Lauricella called “Annuities-Buying a Guaranteed Income.” While some of his facts are true, I would like to take this opportunity to clarify some points and disprove others. Please read the attachment first and I will cover some of the misnomers. Read More