Annuities
Annuities – what they are, how they work and how to choose the best type of Annuity
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What is a Variable Annuity and How Does it Work?
Variable annuities are a specific type of contract issued by an insurance company that requires the annuitant, or the annuity owner, to choose from a variety of investments to put the principal. The funds put into the investment are called the principal, and the payouts received by the annuity owner are contingent upon the […]
What is an Ordinary Annuity and How Does it Work?
Definition of an Ordinary Annuity An ordinary annuity is a series of equal payments that are made at the end of each consecutive interval period for a specific length of time. In other words, the annuitant receives payouts at the end of each month, the end of each quarter, or the end of another specific […]
What is a Fixed Annuity and How Does it Work?
Definition of a Fixed Annuity Under a fixed annuity contract, also known as a fixed deferred annuity, the annuity owner makes a deposit with the insurance company and the insurance company guarantees the annuity account will be credited with interest at a specified, guaranteed interest rate. The interest credited to a fixed annuity account is […]
What Are the Different Types of Annuities?
What are the Different Types of Annuities? When deciding to purchase an annuity, it is important to understand the various options that you can choose from to ensure the type of annuity is the best one for you. Different annuity options can be organized into two categories. In other words, you have two choices […]
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What is an Annuity? 10 Things You Need to Know about Annuities
Contents: What is an Annuity? Why Buy an Annuity? How an Annuity Works Types of Annuities Reasons to Buy an Annuity Disadvantages of an Annuity Annuity Payout Options What Happens when the Annuityholder dies? Annuity Taxation Who Should Buy an Annuity What is an Annuity? An annuity is a contract between an […]
How to Find the Annuity That Will Help You Meet Your Goals
More and more of the Baby Boomers and the generation before them are looking at annuities. That’s why annuities sales are increasing after bottoming out a few years ago. Annuities have a lot of critics, and some of the criticism is deserved. But annuities also have a lot of benefits, if you buy the right […]
Grantor Retained Annuity Trust vs. Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
There are two standard trusts that can be used aggressively to nearly eliminate estate and gift taxes… While getting substantial amounts of property out of your estate: The grantor retained income trust and the charitable lead trust. These strategies are ideal for rapidly appreciating property, such as stocks in a bull market. The strategies are […]
Interest Rate Trends Changed the Annuity Market and Created an Opportunity
Interest rates changed dramatically in little more than six months, and that’s changed the landscape for annuity shoppers. Payouts on immediate annuities, deferred income annuities (also known as longevity annuities) and fixed deferred annuities usually change with the interest rate on the 10-year treasury bond. Late in 2018, those annuities were offering their most attractive […]
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