Authored by Matt Nutzman
The purpose of an annuity is to protect against the financial risk of living too long…the risk of outliving retirement income…by providing an income guaranteed* for life.
In fact, an annuity is the
ONLY financial vehicle that can systematically liquidate a sum of money in such a way that income can be guaranteed* for as long as you live!
Here’s How an Income Annuity Works:
- The annuitant pays a single premium to an insurance company.
- Beginning immediately or shortly after the single premium is paid, the insurance company pays the annuitant an income guaranteed* to continue for as long as the annuitant is alive, assuming the annuitant selects a life income option. There are other payout options also available.
- The insurance company pays survivor benefits, if any, to the annuitant’s designated beneficiary after the annuitant’s death.
* Guarantee is based on the continued claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
Please contact my office if you’re interested in discussing possible income annuity solutions to the “risk of living too long.”
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