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RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING
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Annuities
& Income Strategies
Insurance contracts designed for accumulation, income, or both.
Discuss Your OptionsTHE ESSENTIALS
What It Is.
How It Works.
An annuity is a contract with an insurance company. You contribute a lump sum or premiums, and the contract may accumulate value, provide payments immediately or later, or both. Fixed, indexed, variable, immediate, and deferred annuities differ substantially in guarantees, risk, fees, and liquidity.
WHO IT MAY FIT
Designed Around
Real Responsibilities.
Clients who can commit money for a long-term time horizon
People who understand insurer guarantees and liquidity limits
Clients comparing annuities with other retirement-income tools
HOW THE POLICY WORKS
Four Parts.
One Clear Picture.
Choose timing
Immediate annuities begin payments relatively soon; deferred annuities postpone income while value accumulates.
Choose the risk structure
Fixed, indexed, and variable contracts use different methods for returns, guarantees, and market exposure.
Choose income options
Contracts may offer withdrawals, annuitization, or optional income riders, each with distinct rules and costs.
Review the contract
Understand surrender periods, withdrawal limits, fees, tax treatment, riders, beneficiary provisions, and insurer strength.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
Where It
Can Help.
- Potential tax-deferred accumulation
- Options for guaranteed lifetime income, subject to insurer claims-paying ability
- Fixed contracts can offer predictable crediting
- Income and beneficiary features can be tailored by contract
IMPORTANT TRADEOFFS
What To
Understand.
- —Surrender charges can limit access for years
- —Withdrawals may be taxable and an additional federal tax may apply before age 59½
- —Fees and rider costs vary widely
- —Annuities are not FDIC or SIPC insured; guarantees depend on the issuing insurer
COMMON PLANNING USES
Built For A
Specific Purpose.
01
Lifetime-income planning
02
Retirement asset accumulation
03
Creating a predictable income floor
04
Tax deferral for suitable long-term funds
QUESTIONS TO ASK
Know Before
You Decide.
Is an annuity life insurance?+
It is an insurance contract, but its primary purpose is often accumulation or income rather than a traditional life-insurance death benefit.
Can I access my money?+
Usually, but withdrawals may face contract limits, surrender charges, market-value adjustments, taxes, or penalties. Liquidity varies by product.
Are annuity returns guaranteed?+
Some fixed guarantees may apply, subject to contract terms and the insurer’s claims-paying ability. Variable and registered index-linked values can lose money.
This page provides general education, not individualized tax, legal, investment, or insurance advice. Product features, costs, guarantees, underwriting, and availability vary by carrier and state. Review the actual policy or contract before purchasing.
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