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How does an indexed annuity differ from a fixed annuity? An indexed annuity differs from a fixed annuity in that indexed annuity owners receive credited interest tied to the fluctuations of the linked index. Advertisement Upgrade to remove ads
Sales amounted to $10.9 billion in the first quarter of 2014, up 39 percent from the same quarter a year ago. But before you sink a chunk of your retirement savings into one, make sure you ask whoever is pitching you this complicated financial product at least six questions. First, a little background. Fixed indexed annuities were formerly called equity indexed annuities. They're often sold via free educational seminars offered by financial advisors, and the basic pitch is that you get guaranteed income for life with some of the upside potential of stocks.