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.
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
The fixed-period, or period-certain, annuity guarantees payments to the annuitant for a predetermined length of time. Some common options are 10, 15 or 20 years. In a fixed-amount annuity, the annuitant elects an amount to be paid each month until death or benefits are exhausted. If the annuitant dies before the defined benefit is paid, some plans provide for the remaining benefits to be paid to a beneficiary.