Category: Annuities Fraud

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER An annuity is a type of insurance product that can be either deferred or pay out income, and is often used as a retirement strategy. The main types of annuities are deferred annuities, fixed equity annuities, indexed annuities, immediate annuities, and variable annuities. The size of the payment […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Annuities are frequently sold to elders and seniors. Annuities are contracts between an insurance company and the buyer. They are designed to provide scheduled payments to the policy holder, after retirement. Seniors have increasingly been targeted to purchase annuities, because they tend to have accumulated a portion of […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A report released by the Financial Conduct Authority in February 2014, said that the annuities market is messy and that customers are not getting the deals they deserve. In response, the government has put a cap on the sale of annuities. This cut to the annuities market has […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A report released by the Financial Conduct Authority in February 2014 said that the deferred annuities market is messy and that customers are not getting the deals that they deserve. Deferred annuities are a type of investment popular with seniors and elders. Athene USA, known more as Aviva […]

In an investment fraud or stockbroker misconduct lawsuit, it is highly likely that the parties will have to participate in the mandatory stockbroker arbitration process. This process is required through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Because most brokerage firms have a wealth of high-powered lawyers on retainer for these […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Seniors who have or are thinking about purchasing an equity-indexed annuity (EIA) should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages that come with an equity-indexed annuity. Some sellers of annuities include Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Principal Life Insurance Company, Jackson National Life, Pacific Life Insurance Company, Aviva […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A deferred variable annuity may sound like a good idea for elders. A deferred variable annuity supposedly offers tax-deferred treatment of earnings, death benefits, and guaranteed income for life.  However, this information can be misleading.  Annuities may not be right or even beneficial for elders.  Keep in mind […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Seniors and elders who are thinking about purchasing an annuity should first familiarize themselves with what an annuity is and the risks associated with annuities. Annuities are not right for everyone.  Read the following for more information on what are annuities, what types of annuities there are, and […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Annuities usually are not a good idea for senior citizens. The length of time in an annuity policy tends to vest after the expected lifespan of a senior citizen. Especially for senior citizens in poor health, an annuity may result in a loss of money instead of gain. […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Annuities are popular among the elderly because they are seen as a low risk, safe investment. Some are willing to forego maximum yields for security, though they understand a long term interest rate will always be lower than a short term one. There are several drawbacks however that […]