The Handbook of Variable Income Annuities

Praise for The Handbook of Variable Income Annuities "This wonderful book fills a big void by providing us with a complete picture of how the many aspects of retirement income fit together. The author's perspective that longevity is not a certainty to be saved for but a risk to be insured against redefines the future of the insurance industry." --Jon A. Boscia, Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerLincoln Financial Group "As the baby boom generation approaches retirement, planning for the golden years will assume an increasingly central role. Jeff Dellinger brings to this work broad, long-standing, and distinguished experience in the annuities field. This book is a great help to those who endeavor to enjoy retirement safely and anxiety-free." --Mark Souder, United States Congressman "Straightforward and clear, The Handbook of Variable Income Annuities describes the most important principles of optimal asset liquidation. It demystifies variable income annuities, givingfinancial professionals a high comfort level with this instrument, which is so important to the retirement security of Americans and others around the globe." --Norse N. Blazzard, JD, CLU, Principal, Blazzard, Grodd & Hasenauer PC founder and past chairman of the National Association for Variable Annuities "The Handbook of Variable Income Annuities is the first book to rigorously present and unify the key ingredients that explain why a variable income annuity produces a better lifetime income result than alternatives. It is an imperative read for all financial professionals who aspire to serve retirees and prospective retirees." --R. H. "Rick" Carey, founderThe VARDS Report With trillions of dollars in retirement savings programs at stake, and millions of Americans on the precipice of applying these savings to generate retirement income, you can't afford to be without the knowledge, insights, and timely perspective this fascinating and comprehensive work offers. A must-read for those preparing for the tidal wave of retirees facing the very real, very important task of seeing their decades of accumulated wealth carry them through the totality of retirement safely, successfully, and with the prospect that their best standard of living lies ahead!