Annuities

We’ve received hundreds of questions concerning the DOL Rule, its impact on annuity advisors, and what it means to operate as a fiduciary under the rule since Americans for Annuity Protection launched its AskAAP program in August (offered as a free benefit to AAP members). Do I need a Series 65 to sell a qualifying […]

If you do decide to purchase an annuity, you should do so through a financial counselor rather than doing it yourself. Make sure you fully comprehend what you’re obtaining, including any insurance rates, fees, and terms. Should an annuity be part of my retirement plan? An annuity is an income-paying insurance plan that can be

You should keep enough non-annuity cash on hand to meet unexpected needs as well as some of your living expenses. According to Updegrave, most people should invest roughly 25% of their retirement savings in an annuity. How much does a 100 000 annuity pay per month? If you bought a $100,000 annuity at age 65

If asked, PERA can withhold Colorado state income tax. Other states’ taxes are not withheld by PERA. Total pension income up to $20,000 per year per person for retirees age 55 to 64, or $24,000 for retirees age 65 and beyond, is exempt from Colorado state income tax. The exclusion amount for that year is

A ten-day or longer “free look” term is common in variable annuity contracts. During this time, you have the option to cancel your contract without incurring any fees, and you will be refunded the amount you paid. During the “free look” period, you can continue to ask questions until you fully understand the variable annuity

Millions of people acquire annuity contracts for a variety of reasons, ranging from variable to fixed annuities. These goals can include everything from long-term income to asset protection and tax-advantaged growth. Each annuity has a varied maturity duration because it is a contract. Your annuity’s maturity duration may be as short as a few years,

If you sell or remove money from a variable annuity during the “surrender period,” a predetermined period of time that normally lasts six to eight years after you purchase the annuity, you must incur a “surrender charge.” Surrender fees will diminish the value of your investment and reduce your return. What is the purpose of

After analyzing 326 annuity products from 57 insurance companies, we discovered that a $250,000 annuity will pay between $1,041 and $3,027 per month for a single lifetime and between $937 and $2,787 per month for a joint lifetime (you and your spouse). Income amounts are influenced by the age at which you purchase the annuity

A 10-year fixed annuity earning 3.25 percent is now the highest guaranteed annuity rate. Which annuity pays the highest interest? Deferred fixed annuities protect principal and typically pay greater interest rates than Treasury bonds and certificates of deposit. Guaranteed five-year annuity rates have recently ranged from 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent, compared to 1.25 percent

However, you may be concerned about the current value of the annuity you’ve acquired. Given a predetermined rate of return or discount rate, the present value of an annuity is the total cash value of all future annuity payments. The present value of an annuity might assist you in determining how much value remains in