Tax-favored annuities: good for your portfolio?

Article Abstract:

Variable-rate annuities are one of the few tax shelters left that gives relief to those with high incomes. An annuity can be purchased from an insurance company or a mutual fund, and should bought as a long-term investment after the buyer has maximized contributions to a 401(k) plan.

Variable annuities

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The surge of 'platform' annuities

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Annuities are retirement-planning investments that are increasingly sold by tellers at banks and savings institutions rather than by stockbrokers or insurance agents. These 'platform' sales are expected to increase from $10 billion to $40 billion between 1991 and 1995.

Banking industry, Finance, Services, Column, Retirement planning, Annuities

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Learning the ABCs of student loans

Article Abstract:

Several student loan programs are analyzed. Different loan amounts, payment schedules, and requirements are detailed.

Student loans

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