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
04/06/2011. An indexed annuity is a type of contract between you and an insurance company. During the accumulation period â when you make either a lump sum payment or a series of payments â the insurance company credits you with a return that is based on changes in a securities index, such as the S&P 500 Composite Stock Price Index. Indexed annuity contracts also provide that the contract value will be no less than a specified minimum, regardless of index performance.