http://networthadvice.com/2009/07/28/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-variable-annuities/ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:23:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://networthadvice.com/2009/07/28/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-variable-annuities/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Lon Jefferies, MBA, Independent Financial Planner and Fiduciary Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:27:34 +0000 http://networthadvice.com/2009/07/28/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-variable-annuities/#comment-14 The annuity industry employs individuals to write positive comments about their products online. If you couldn't tell by the above user's title, "buyapension" is very likely one of these employees. This individual frequently writes similar comments whenever I mention annuities in my blog posts. I usually delete comments from this user because of his clear agenda, and because they are poorly written. I've decided to leave this comment due to its relevance to the topic and because I believe it supports my opinion that the annuity industry consists of salespeople, not financial advisors that are concerned about their client's best interest. The annuity industry employs individuals to write positive comments about their products online. If you couldn't tell by the above user's title, "buyapension" is very likely one of these employees. This individual frequently writes similar comments whenever I mention annuities in my blog posts. I usually delete comments from this user because of his clear agenda, and because they are poorly written. I've decided to leave this comment due to its relevance to the topic and because I believe it supports my opinion that the annuity industry consists of salespeople, not financial advisors that are concerned about their client's best interest.

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