Why Do Annuities Have A Bad Reputation? 
Annuities have a bad reputation from persons that may not fully comprehend the advantages of owning an annuity . Also , some of these `` experts '' are compensated indirectly -LRB- or directly -RRB- by entities that compete against annuities . Hmmm . That 's a bit odd ! Regardless ... make up your own mind by consulting with an experienced financial planner with no bias . 