Swelling in the legs and ankles is caused by fluid accumulation in the body, which can be a sign of worsening heart failure. You may feel that your shoes are tighter than normal if swelling in this area is increasing.
An FIA is a fixed annuity that, according to the Insured Retirement Instituteâs report, credits a minimum guaranteed rate of interest over a fixed number of years, plus additional interest that may be credited based on the percentage change in the value of a broad market index.
Equity indexed annuity: An equity-indexed annuity combines the best of fixed and variable annuities by offering a fixed rate and payments while tying your money to an index to allow for a higher growth potential than a regular fixed annuity.