Financial

June 25, 2018

What is bond quality?

Bond quality is the rating of the creditworthiness of an issuing organization. There are organizations that specialize in judging bond quality. The higher the rating, the […]
June 25, 2018

What is a bond?

A bond is simply a certificate which the borrower promises to repay within a certain time period. For the privilege of using the money, the government […]
June 25, 2018

What about other fees?

Maintenance Fees Mortality Fees Investment Advisory Fees These fees should be stated plainly in the prospectus.
June 25, 2018

What hidden costs may be associated with the annuity?

Commissions. If the commission is paid in a front-end load, this can reduce the amount of your initial investment. A no or low-load annuity contract is preferable. […]