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Tag Archive: fixed vs variable annuities

Fixed Annuities vs. Variable Annuities

Randy Floyd

For most people, the word “annuity” might as well be a four-letter word. When I talk about them in my practice, I find that there is a very negative connotation associated with them. Yet most people’s understanding of annuities is very limited at best. So, I wanted to take some time to explain what they are and go over some of the different kinds of annuities. I think most people will realize that they are not quite the monster they have been made out to...

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What Is The Difference Between A Fixed Annuity And A Variable Annuity?

Randy Floyd

Written By: Bruce Hearon | Hearon Advisory Group As a Florida-registered investment advisor and insurance agent for the past twenty years, I have been asked this question countless times…what’s the difference between a fixed and variable annuity? My answer is consistently the same…there’s a huge difference between the two! Although both are contracts held with an insurance company, have the word “annuity,” and have the same tax advantages, they are quite different. In a variable annuity you decide the investment strategy by placing your funds...

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