How to Fix a Problem Annuity

A deferred annuity, unlike an immediate income annuity, is not a buy and hold investment. Most important, it’s not an investment you should buy and ignore.

What is the “Fear Index” and why should I care?

The VIX Index is a measure of market expectations for near-term stock price volatility derived from current market quotes on S&P 500 index options.  The VIX is also known as the “Fear Index”. Watching the VIX allows professional portfolio managers to monitor the cost of principal-protecting a stock portfolio. As you can see in the chart […]