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.
Indexed Annuity. An indexed annuity is a deferred annuity on which your returns are based upon the performance of an underlying index such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average. You make money if the index rises over the course of the annuity term, although in many instances your returns are capped.