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Fixed Annuities
Fixed
annuities can play an important role in your retirement planning. While a
pension and Social Security may provide some retirement income, it may not be
sufficient for the kind of retirement you want to have. Fixed annuities can
help you save for retirement and provide you with additional income over the
years ahead.
What Is a Fixed Annuity?
Essentially,
a fixed annuity is a CD-type investment issued by an insurance company. You pay
into the annuity, either in one lump sum or in payments over time. In exchange,
you get a guarantee of receiving payments in the future, either for a specified
period or for the duration of your life.
How Can Fixed Annuities Help with Retirement Planning?
Annuities
are designed to help you save for your retirement and provide you with income
when you retire. They offer several benefits, including:
- Tax-deferred growth potential
- Protection from market
downturns, which is helpful in keeping up with rising medical costs and
inflation
- Flexible income options
- Joint-life payout for both you
and your spouse during retirement
- Death benefit for your
beneficiaries (or a cause or charity you believe in)
Fixed
annuities can be immediate or deferred. Deferred fixed annuities accumulate
interest at a regular rate, while immediate fixed annuities make fixed payments
during your retirement, with amounts determined by your age and the value of
the annuity. Fees for fixed annuities vary, depending on type and amount, and
the costs involved may be difficult for a person to understand without
assistance from a professional. If you are considering a fixed annuity to
improve the quality of your retirement, our agent at Primos Auto Insurance, can
help find the right insurance product for you and your spouse.