Will Annuity Rates Go Up? 
It will all depend . Any vehicle that pays you an interest rate is tied to a certain index . The interest rate will change according to that index . Annuities set their rates based on what Insurance companies feel is a reasonable rate of return based on their investment portfolio . These rates are typically fixed for a certain period of time and traditionally have been better than what banks and CD 's have been able to offer . When shopping for an annuity to purchase check out the Insurance companies you wish to invest in and make a purchase based on what you like about the company and their investment strategies . 