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.
A fixed indexed annuity uses a unique formula to calculate annual interest based on the performance of a stock, bond or commodity index.The index is used as a benchmark, however, you do not actually invest in it, offering balance and protection against the ups and downs in the market.