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New at Lightbulb: The Seal of Financial Security
The Seal of Financial Security, created by Lightbulb Press, represents the core principles and practices that promote financial well-being.

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Word of the Day:
Annuity Unit
Annuity units are the shares you own in variable annuity funds, also called separate account funds or subaccounts. At the time you annuitize a deferred variable annuity or buy a variable immediate annuity contract, the number of your annuity units is fixed.
While the number of units does not change during the period you are receiving income, the value of each unit fluctuates to reflect the performance of the underlying investments in the subaccount. That's why the income you receive from a variable annuity may differ from month to month.
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Creating a Strategy for Annuities
While annuities have both advocates and critics, those on both sides of the issue agree that it's of critical importance to understand the choices you'll have to make when selecting an annuity and the way you will receive income from that annuity.
First the basics: When you buy an annuity, or retirement savings contract, from an insurance company no taxes are due on any earnings the annuity produces until you begin to receive income under the terms of your contract. There are no federal limits on the amount you can put into the annuity each year as there are with IRAs or employer sponsored retirement plans. That means you can build a substantial nest egg for your long-term needs.
Once you decide to use annuities as part of your retirement income plan, it’s time to put a strategy into place.
Learn more.
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Watt's New: New Reduced Pricing for Advisor Guides
We’ve added new discounts and reduced pricing for personalized booklets,
used by financial advisors in client communications and marketing.
The booklets are newly updated, and FINRA review letters are available upon request.
Personalized Lightbulb booklets are now also available on Financial Advisor magazine, at www.fa-mag.com/bookstore.
Learn more at www.lightbulbpress.com/advisors.
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