AnnuityAdvantage Says: More Sales Records Falling in 2014 Means Next Year Poised to See Continued Growth in Fixed Indexed Annuities

MEDFORD, Ore., Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Following on the heels of a record-setting 2013, this year figures to enter the books as another strong sales period for indexed annuities. Despite a third quarter that saw an almost 9% decline from the previous quarter, overall sales for 2014 will easily pass $45 billion. The financial and […]

Long Live Immediate Annuities: Latest Health Statistics Reveal Longer Life Expectancies, Argue for Retirement Income That Won't Be Outlasted

MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Running out of retirement income is the number one worry of retirees, and with people living longer than ever before, that worry is understandable. The annuities professionals at AnnuityAdvantage suggest that there's no better time than now to consider immediate annuities as part of one's retirement income solution. Because the income […]

AnnuityAdvantage Welcomes Positive Economic News for Fixed Annuities, Recommends Near Retirees Dive in to Robust Market

MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — As of the second quarter, annuity sales as a whole have reached their highest level in three years. Meanwhile, fixed annuities, the specialty of AnnuityAdvantage, have hit sales numbers not seen in five years, according to data released by the Insured Retirement Institute. This surge is a result of […]

AnnuityAdvantage Encourages Younger Individuals to Consider Tax Benefits, Built-in Security of Fixed Annuities as Part of Retirement Planning

MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Not long ago, people in their thirties and forties might have believed they were "too young" to purchase an annuity. That conventional wisdom is being brushed aside as more people under 50 add fixed annuities to their retirement income strategy. As a leading provider and information resource on […]

AnnuityAdvantage Hails New Regulations From Treasury Department Giving Employees More Options for Retirement Income Planning

MEDFORD, Ore., July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Effective July 2, the Treasury Department has enacted new rules allowing employees to convert a portion of their IRA or 401k retirement funds into a qualifying deferred income annuity, officially designated as a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC). The rules say that the value of longevity annuities can now […]

AnnuityAdvantage Recognizes National Annuity Awareness Month with Eight Reasons to Consider Fixed Annuities

MEDFORD, Ore., June 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — National Annuity Awareness Month is all about educating consumers. AnnuityAdvantage takes this aspect of its mission to heart; Founder Ken Nuss believes strongly that fixed annuities are the best and safest choice for retirement income security in uncertain times. The following are eight convincing arguments in his favor. Safety […]

AnnuityAdvantage Celebrates 15 Years of Helping Retirees and Pre-retirees Make Informed Annuity Purchase Decisions, Enjoy Better Quality of Life

MEDFORD, Ore., June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Looking back at fifteen years of success stories, the Annuity Specialists at AnnuityAdvantage (http://www.annuityadvantage.com) have been witnesses to profound changes within the industry. Many of these changes stem from the revolutionary speed with which Internet and communications technology has quite literally redrawn the map of what's possible. This year, […]

Significantly Greater Income Potential Among Key Advantages of Tax-deferred Fixed Annuities, According to Experts at AnnuityAdvantage

MEDFORD, Ore., April 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Safe, smart retirement planning means limiting fees and taxes while maximizing potential return and income. Tax-deferred fixed annuities provide a way to meet both of those goals. AnnuityAdvantage, (http://www.annuityadvantage.com) an industry-leading marketer of fixed annuities and associated resources, encourages investors to strongly consider this type of savings vehicle for […]

Latest Surveys Reveal Millions of Americans at Risk of Underestimating Retirement Income Needs, Outliving Their Retirement Savings

MEDFORD, Ore., March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Many of the best-laid retirement savings plans fail to account for a basic statistical reality: half of Americans will live beyond their age group's life expectancy. With this in mind, the need for an option that includes lifetime guaranteed income becomes clear. Ken Nuss of AnnuityAdvantage believes that immediate annuities […]

Start of New Year is Prime Time to Assess Pre-retirement Checklist, Says AnnuityAdvantage.com

Conscientious retirement planning is one resolution that shouldn't be abandoned MEDFORD, Ore., Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Turning the page to a new calendar year is a great opportunity for seniors to take stock of their position in relation to retirement. Though many New Year's resolutions are quickly abandoned, conscientious retirement planning should never be […]

Historically Low Interest Rates on Bonds May Help Overall Economy — But They Undermine Income Potential for Retirees

MEDFORD, Ore., Dec. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The abnormally low interest rates on bonds and other fixed income investments may be here for a very long time. That's the word from the "Bond King" Bill Gross, CEO of PIMCO and world-renowned bond rate prognosticator. The effect of such low rates would be disastrous for the millions […]

With Holiday and Tax Seasons Looming, AnnuityAdvantage.com Asks Retirees and Pre-retirees Six Burning Questions

MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — For better or worse, the holidays are also the time of year when it is necessary to think carefully about one's tax situation. For pre-retirees as well as those already retired, financial planning entails even more layers of complexity, so experts recommend starting early. AnnuityAdvantage.com suggests the following questions as a […]

Nobody Wins the Waiting Game: AnnuityAdvantage.com Founder Ken Nuss Encourages Tentative Investors to Leave the Sidelines

Data argues for greater fixed annuity participation among retirees and pre-retirees MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — CEO and Founder of AnnuityAdvantage.com Ken Nuss understands why many people are hesitant to commit their money to a longer-term investment vehicle such as annuities. Interest rates have receded from the levels of years past, and many believe […]

AnnuityAdvantage.com Sales Experts Craft Tailored Product Packages Designed to Fit Any Need

MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — AnnuityAdvantage.com is much more than an online annuity shopping service. With exhaustive research backing up every one of its diverse fixed annuity products, the company creates value for clients that competitor services simply cannot match. Perhaps the greatest value add provided by AnnuityAdvantage.com is its personalized recommendation service. By carefully […]

Summer's Here, but Don't Take a Vacation From Sound Retirement Planning

Annuity expert Ken Nuss available for comment on retirement income options MEDFORD, Ore., July 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Ken Nuss has seen market fads come and go. Amid that shifting landscape, one constant has remained: Significant majorities of retiring investors are looking for a balance of low […]

In an Uncertain Market, Variable Annuities Still Losing Ground to More Reliable and Increasingly Versatile Fixed Annuities

MEDFORD, Ore., June 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In 2012, sales of annuities hit their lowest levels since 2005, dropping 8.4% from the prior year. Variable annuities, which entail investment risk, have accounted for a substantial portion of this decline. In the May 27 issue of Barron's, Ken Nuss, founder of AnnuityAdvantage.com, explains that annuity providers (insurance […]

Retirement Made Worry-Free: AnnuityAdvantage.com Outlines Top Five Features Near-Retirees Should Seek and Compare in Fixed Annuities

MEDFORD, Ore., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — For investors nearing retirement age, fixed annuities can provide a stable income source for many years. However, AnnuityAdvantage.com, a leading provider of online information in the annuities market, recommends taking the time to comparison shop before going all-in on a particular fixed annuity product. The company suggests that near-retirees […]

Avoiding Market Vertigo: AnnuityAdvantage.com Warns Retirement Investors Against Heavy Rotation Into Equities

MEDFORD, Ore., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Some market analysts are predicting a so-called "Great Rotation" out of bonds and into stocks, while others believe that continual market uncertainty will lead to most investors staying put. In either case, the endgame may be less than ideal for those who have diligently and wisely saved for retirement. […]

AnnuityAdvantage.com Debunks Three Top Annuity Myths

MEDFORD, Ore., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Annuities are a complicated topic, and it is no surprise that annuity consumers face an investment marketplace swirling with misconceptions. Unfortunately, rumors and myths about annuity options result in consumers not making the most of their funds, so AnnunityAdvantage.com is tackling three of the most common misconceptions. "Misinformation […]

Buyer Beware the Annuity Oversell: Find the Fixed Indexed Product That Works for You

MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Consumer interest in fixed index annuities has surged in the past few years, driven by the desire to avoid a volatile market plus the attraction of tax-deferred advantages and lifetime income. As a result, buyers have an abundance of FIA products with a potentially bewildering range of features to […]

Resolve to Find the Best Annuity in 2013: AnnuityAdvantage.com Offers Free Annuity Checkup

MEDFORD, Ore., Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — As the nation's congressional leaders pushed through a last-minute deal to avoid the fiscal cliff earlier this month, the new year appeared to be off to a rocky financial start. Artificially low interest rates manipulated by the Federal Reserve are still far from ideal for consumers saving for retirement, […]