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.
CD-Type Fixed Annuities - The best way to describe a CD-type fixed annuity is that it is a cross between a fixed annuity and a CD. A fixed interest rate is usually guaranteed for a period of one to ten years; rates range between 3% and 10% during that period.