In its most general sense, an annuity is an agreement for one person or organization to pay another a stream or series of payments. Usually the term “annuity” relates to a contract between you and a life insurance company, but a charity or a trust can take the place of the insurance company.
✔ Nature of the underlying investment – fixed or variable
✔ Primary purpose – accumulation or pay-out (deferred or immediate)
✔ Nature of pay-out commitment – fixed period, fixed amount, or lifetime
✔ Tax status – qualified or nonqualified
✔ Premium payment arrangement – single premium or flexible premium
An annuity can be classified in several of these categories at once. For example, you might buy a nonqualified single premium deferred variable annuity. For brief definitions of these categories, click here.
Index or fixed annuities are not designed for short term investments and may be subject to caps, restrictions, fees and surrender charges as described in the annuity contract. Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying ability of the issuer.
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