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Retirement Planning

It is no accident that annuities are now in the mainstream of foundational conservative retirement planning. However, it is also no secret that bias and half truths are rampant in the financial industry. For many years, they have been pushed to the side by the investment industry promoting diversification through a multitude of securities that are risk-oriented investments.

Now that most investors have experienced the 2008-2009 Great Recession/crisis first-hand, the fallacy of relying on diversified market risk during or near retirement proved to be foolhardy. Currently with the prospect of a volatile and potentially down or flat economy for the next decade or two, the advantages of annuities are all too obvious. Hindsight, as we say, is always 20/20!

This site has detailed answers to all of the questions above and detailed annuity information. After you have completed your research make certain that you use current annuity rates when deciding which one is best. Eventually, when you are informed and ready to allocate a portion of your assets into an annuity, you will need to work with a state-licensed planner or insurance agent. This is the only way you can legally allocate your money into this type of financial instrument.

We do highly recommend that you work face to face with an independent licensed retirement planner. One who agrees to adhere to a strict code of ethics and standards monitored by a third party. We also recommend as part of the third party validation process that a licensed financial professional to go through a seven-year background check with the National Ethics Association for your protection.

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 Calculators

Retirement Calculators can assist you in your research towards a very secure, tax deferred portfolio allocations. They can help with calculations on guaranteed minimum interest rates or projected higher potential earnings. These calculations show no tax due on any earnings until they are withdrawn from the account. Use these calculators such as the fixed annuity calculator, variable annuity calculator, or immediate annuity calculator to help you determine how these financial instruments might fit into your retirement plan. Also take advantage of the retirement planning calculator and the retirement shortfall calculator.

Rates are Important For Income or Wealth Transfer

Case Study:  In November of 2007, Jan and Steve, a couple concerned about the security of their investments and retirement savings, made a call to Ed, a family friend who was also their financial professional. After a brief conversation, they agreed to meet a few days later and discuss their portfolio.

Upon meeting with the couple, Ed reluctantly agreed with them that they were not risk-takers, and yet he had a majority of their assets wrapped up in the stock market against their better judgment. Awkward as it was, Jan and Steve severed their business relationship with Ed causing some friction with the relatives.

In an initial consultation with a new advisor they were carefully examining their investment options and looking at alternatives such as CDs, bonds, and REITs, Steve and Jan also discussed that they had read some negative reviews about annuities. The sources they were quoting said they were risky and associated with high fees and surrender charges.

The articles they had gathered their information from were strongly biased. Additionally, these articles had placed all emphasis on the variable annuity (VA) category. Unfortunately, it is not at all uncommon for financial writers to demonstrate bias by spinning an incomplete or simply inaccurate tale. Although the VA, when used under correct circumstances, can make perfect sense, they are distinctly different from fixed annuities, which are no or low fee, low or no risk and far more conservative.

Once they understood the differences between variable and fixed, they wanted to learn more about the benefits of using a fixed annuity for a portion of their retirement nest egg.

This couple eventually chose to leave the stock market and allocated a reasonable portion of their retirement savings into fixed annuities with income riders. Their cash value has increased as planned, and they are now comfortable knowing their retirement income foundation is predictable and secure. Best of all, they did not lose any of their money during the Great Recession of 2007-2009.

Unfortunately, not all misinformed individuals have such a happy ending.