MVA Explained: Learn How Market V...
MVA Explained: Learn How Market Value Adjustments Affect Your Annuity
Retire For Less With The Annuity Expert by Shawn Plummer
E212
Jul 28, 2025
05:34
Episode notes

Did you know that the value of your annuity could change based on interest rate movements—even if it's fixed? In this episode, we explain the often-overlooked but crucial feature called a Market Value Adjustment (MVA) and how it can affect your returns.

You’ll discover:

  • 📉 What a Market Value Adjustment is and how it works
  • 💡 When an MVA could benefit you—and when it could cost you
  • 📊 How MVAs are triggered by interest rate changes
  • 🔐 Why some fixed annuities include them and others don’t
  • 📆 What to consider before making early withdrawals

Understanding MVA can help you avoid surprises and choose the right annuity for your goals—especially in today’s fluctuating interest rate environment.

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