Basic Retirement Planning
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Variable annuities are sold by prospectus. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus, which contains this and other information about the variable annuity contract and the underlying investment options, can be obtained from your financial professional. Be sure to read the prospectus carefully before deciding whether to invest. | |
Annuities
Key strengths
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Interest generated by an annuity accrues tax deferred until withdrawn
- You can receive payments from the annuity for your entire lifetime, regardless of
how long you may live1
- There are normally no contribution limits
- There are many different types of annuities to choose from
- You pay taxes only on the earnings portion of annuity payments
- At death, proceeds from an annuity pass free from probate to your named beneficiary
Key tradeoffs
- Annuities carry fees and expenses
- May have limitations, exclusions, holding periods, termination provisions, and terms for keeping the policy in force
- May have surrender charges
- Contributions are not tax deductible
- There may be tax penalties for early withdrawals prior to age 59½ (subject to exceptions)
- Once you elect a specific distribution plan, annuitize the annuity, and begin receiving
payments, that election is usually irrevocable (with some exceptions)
Important:
Annuities are long-term, tax-deferred investment vehicles
intended to be used for retirement purposes. Any gains in tax-deferred investment
vehicles, including annuities, are taxable as ordinary income upon withdrawal. For
variable annuities, investment returns and the principal value of the available
sub-account portfolios will fluctuate based on the performance of the underlying assets, so that the value of an investor's units,
when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original value. 1Guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability and financial strength of the issuing insurance company.
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