ANNUITY LADDER
A type of investment strategy for near-retirees or retirees that entails buying of immediate annuities over years to give a guaranteed income while reducing the interest-rate risk. Annuity ladders permits retirees to maintain a part of their investment in bonds and equities while periodically utilizing a part to purchase annuities. Buying annuities from different insurance companies minimizes the potential for losses in case an insurer goes under.
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Interest Rate
The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for using assets. Expressed as a percentage of principal, these are usually noted on an annual basis, ...
Cracking
Method of breaking down a larger product into smaller by-products. Used in the oil and gas industry, this can be accomplished by employing various ...
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