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The Misleading “Guaranteed Rate of Return” on an Annuity

Posted by Bryan Haggard CFP®, CFAon January 29, 2020January 29, 2020in Retirement Planning1 Comment

“Can you guarantee an 8% rate of return like the annuity salesman?” I have had a variation of this question a hundred times in my planning career. The minute I get the question my blood starts to boil, hairs raise…

5 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying An Annuity

Posted by Bryan Haggard CFP®, CFAon July 18, 2019July 18, 2019in Retirement PlanningLeave a comment

Buying an annuity is not that different from buying a home. Let’s break it down: Both involve pretty high fees (6% realtor commissions don’t pay themselves)Both involve long time commitments as annuities have high surrender fees, and most homes aren’t…