Annuities 101
What is an Annuity?
An annuity is a retirement planning tool designed to protect against the risk of outliving one’s financial
How do Annuities Work?
With their many features and types, annuities may seem confusing at first. However, they can play an important role in
Annuity Payout Options
One of the major benefits of an annuity is the flexibility of distribution choices available to the annuitant, including
Annuity FAQ
Find answers to common annuity questions, including fixed annuities, variable annuities, index
Types of Annuities
Fixed Annuity
A fixed annuity is a contract that pays a fixed, stated rate of return similar to bank issued CDs.
Variable Annuity
Variable annuities provide the annuity owner with the opportunity to participate in market returns
Index Annuity
An equity index annuity is a type of annuity linked to the performance of a market index, like the S&P 500.
Immediate Annuity
A single premium immediate annuity is for someone who is interested in turning a lump sum of money into
