What’s the best annuity for seniors? Is there even such a thing?
Annuities are one of the most confounding and controversial products in the “investments” world. I put investments in quotation marks, since annuities are actually life insurance products, and not strictly investments.
Annuities are often billed as one of the best retirement plans, a smart tax deferred way to build income for life. Financial advisors can pitch them hard, but commissions, surrender charges, and other fees should give you pause before you decide to buy an annuity.
Are you looking for income for life? What are the best annuities for seniors’ retirement accounts? Can you find monthly income and cash flow security for the rest of your life?
In this blog article series, we explain the following topics and questions, which can help to give you a solid grasp on these sometimes slippery products:
- Annuity contracts
- Accumulation value
- Surrender charges
- Type of annuity: immediate or deferred.
- Type of annuity: fixed or variable.
- Type of annuity: equity index.
- Tax treatment.
- Longevity Annuities
- What are Annuities?
- Annuity Company Reviews
- Frequently Asked Questions about Annuities
- Tips for a Wise Buyer
- What Is An Annuity?
- Who Should Invest In An Annuity?
- Annuity Types
- Annuities And Income Taxes
- When to Invest In An Annuity
- Additional Annuity Resources
- I already have a 401(k) or an IRA so why should I consider an annuity?
- What are the two phases of annuities?
- What is a surrender period?
- What are Surrender Charges?
- What are the types of fees associated with annuities?
- What happens to my annuity when I die?
- When should I buy an annuity?