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Are Annuity Commissions Too High?

Are Annuity Commissions Too High?

Are Annuity Commissions Too High? | September 9, 2013 | , , ,

Written By: The Annuity Guys Most of the mainstream media decries annuities as bad investment choices sold by unscrupulous agents solely to earn high commission. CNN/Money even states “annuities frequently charge other high fees as well, usually including an initial commission of up to 10% of your premium or investment”. The key word in this statement is “up to” – the majority of fixed annuities today are in the five to seven percent range assuming the agent elects to take the commission up front. It is important to keep...

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How Do Annuity Commissions Get Paid To The Agent?

How Do Annuity Commissions Get Paid To The Agent?

How Do Annuity Commissions Get Paid To The Agent? | May 16, 2013 | , , ,

The “Ask Stan The Annuity Man” educational series is provided by a nationally recognized annuity critic and annuity consumer advocate.  Stan The Annuity Man has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, and is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Annuity Stanifesto. Question: I’m talking to a lot of annuity agents, and can’t get a consistent answer on how they get paid.  I know that they do, so how do annuity commissions work?  Joe from Texas Answer: Good job for...

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