by Marc Johnston-Roche | Nov 7, 2016 | Articles
Retirement income can be a very stressful topic. How do you know if you will have enough money for retirement and how do you ensure that you do not run out of money? A review of your retirement assets should include a look at the options that exist for setting up a...
by Eric Poskin | Jun 3, 2014 | Articles
Considering Buying Secondary Market Annuities? So, what are Secondary Market Annuities (SMA’s), and where do they come from? Secondary Market Annuities: An individual receives a structured settlement from a personal injury lawsuit (this is the most common...
by Eric Poskin | Apr 28, 2014 | Articles
Are you looking to get out of your annuity? So, what exactly are Secondary Market Annuities (SMA’s)? Well, they come in different forms and from different sources, but they are all essentially the same thing. An individual has an income stream from an annuity (or will...
by Eric Poskin | Feb 25, 2014 | Articles
Will it still be around when you retire? Many individuals are beginning to wonder if Social Security will even be around when they retire. Here at Annuities HQ we often hear from clients about their concerns on this subject – so we will be presenting a series of...
by Eric Poskin | Jun 11, 2013 | Articles
The 1035 Exchange If you are reading this chances are you are considering exchanging one annuity for another. “Section 1035 of the U.S. Tax Code” is the method used to enact the exchange and there are a few important things you should know if this is an option you are...
by Eric Poskin | May 14, 2013 | Articles
ALDA is short for Advanced Life Deferred Annuity, also known as longevity insurance. An ALDA is basically a long term deferred annuity that doesn’t pay out until you reach an advanced age. How advanced? Think 75, 80 or 85. The longer you wait before you start taking...