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		<title>Annuities 101</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saving money seems like a simple enough concept, but unfortunately (and realistically), many people have a hard time saving enough. And the fact is: Even if you’re saving every penny you can…it probably isn’t growing as fast as you’d like it to.
And even worse? Disturbing and dramatic drops in the stock market, interest rates and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New AccuQuote Podcast!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Zajicek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 09, 2009
Annuities can be useful savings tools
 
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Due to the downturn of the economy, we’ve all witnessed unsettling drops in the stock market, interest rates and even home values. And because of this, many people are looking for safe investments with a decent return. Byron Udell, the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Annuities can be useful savings tools</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/11/05/annuities-can-be-useful-savings-tools/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s economy, saving is a much harder task to achieve. Whether it’s adding money to an emergency account or saving for retirement, the fact is you’re money probably isn’t growing as fast as you would like.
And the disturbing and dramatic drops in the stock market, interest rates and home values, don’t make this reality [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips To Maximize Your Annuity Investment</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/03/06/tips-to-maximize-your-annuity-investment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Zajicek</dc:creator>
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Think long term. Find out how long your interest rate is      guaranteed. For a good long-term look, contrast the initial rate offered      with the rates of existing contracts.


Beware of hidden fees and expenses. Investigate all fees and expenses attached to the annuity. Pay   [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Annuities Explained</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Retirement Planning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A life insurance policy is a key element in any sound financial plan. If you should die prematurely before having built your retirement nest egg, there is no substitute to replace the income you would have earned during the balance of your career for the benefit of your spouse and children.
Annuities are a bit different [...]]]></description>
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