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A variable annuity can offer you tax-deferred growth, a wider range of investment options and guaranteed income. However, it comes with potential risks. And the success of your investment will hinge ...

Understanding which licenses and processes are required to sell variable annuities is an essential step for financial professionals–including financial advisors, brokers or insurance agents–who are ...

In a recent episode of her “Women and Money” podcast, Suze Orman warned about the pitfalls of variable annuities. While she acknowledged the value of certain types of annuities, variable annuities ...

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Advisors turn to variable annuities to achieve a range of objectives, from retirement income to principal protection. Variable annuities are an important tool for many advisors and financial ...

In a reversal of recent trends, LIMRA predicts a decline in fixed annuity sales and an increase in variable annuity sales in 2025. Fixed annuity sales typically track changes in interest rates, said ...

SALT LAKE CITY – Market volatility did not help variable annuity sales. Nor did COVID-19 or ramped-up regulatory activities. And the changing face of the advisor force wasn't keen on VAs either. Some ...