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This site was designed to provide you with unbiased, fact-based information about variable annuities that will assist you in determining whether a variable annuity is right for your personal situation and future financial needs. Read more ...

Get the Facts About Variable Annuities

This section of the Variable Annuities Knowledge Center is intended to give you an overview of variable annuities so that you will be better able to make an informed decision about whether a variable annuity is right for you. Read more ...

What is a Variable Annuity?
Types of Variable Annuities
Components of a Variable Annuity
Types of Variable Investment Options

Types of Variable Annuities

Variable annuities can be either immediate or deferred, depending on whether you wish to begin payments now (immediate) or prefer to continue accumulating assets (deferred) before receiving payments in the future. Read more ...

Is a Variable Annuity Right for You?

When considering if a variable annuity is right for you, it is important to remember that there is no "one size fits all" approach to investing. Read more ...

Choosing a Financial Professional

A wide array of financial professionals sell variable annuities.  While all are appointed by the insurance company to sell their products, some of them work directly for the insurance companies who offer the annuities, while others may work for banks or other financial providers who act on behalf of such companies.  Whatever their affiliation may be, it’s important for you to know about their credentials and experience. Read more ...