Are variable annuities right for your clients?

This article develops a profile for potential variable annuity (VA) owners. A critical component in developing this profile is the determination of the minimum time horizon required for the tax benefits of VAs to outweigh the often higher fees imposed by VAs relative to mutual funds. The main conclu...

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Published in:Journal of Financial Planning 2003-01, Vol.16 (1), p.66
Main Authors: Ding, Yongling, Peterson, James D
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Administrative expenses
Beneficiaries
Capital gains
Cost control
Fees & charges
Financial planning
Fines & penalties
Guarantees
Income taxes
Investment policy
Investments
Mutual funds
Probate
Relief provisions
Retirement plans
Tax free exchanges
Tax planning
Variable annuities
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Beneficiaries
Capital gains
Cost control
Fees & charges
Financial planning
Fines & penalties
Guarantees
Income taxes
Investment policy
Investments
Mutual funds
Probate
Relief provisions
Retirement plans
Tax free exchanges
Tax planning
Variable annuities
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