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Private annuity trusts carry risks, restrictions (InsideBayArea)
Q:I INHERITED one-half interest in a family beach home in 1996. The basis at the time of inheritance was $500,000. The current value of the home is estimated at $2 million.
These annuities aim to fatten nest eggs (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Here’s a mouthful: If you want the generous retirement income generated by an immediate-fixed annuity, your best bet may be a tax-deferred variable annuity with living benefits.
Understanding annuities (Kansas City Star)
One of the biggest problems is a lack of understanding of a very complex investment product that cannot be explained simply by handing the customer a prospectus.
Recent Hurricanes a key topic of Wall Street Transcript Insurance Issue (Wall Street Transcript via Yahoo! Finance)
67 WALL STREET, New York–September 30, 2005–The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Property & Casualty Insurance issue, a report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 30 page feature contains an expert roundtable forum of leading industry analysts, an interview with a top research analyst, and industry commentary through in-depth