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Guaranteed Income. Your annuity can be structured to pay out as a lump sum for a fixed period of years, or even for the rest of your life, giving you income that you can’t outlive.
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Competitive Rate of Return. You can choose an index (such as the Dow Jones) to determine your rate of return, so your money grows when the market is up, and remains constant when the market is down.
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Protection of Principal. Unlike IRAs and 401ks, your principal is never at risk - and it adjusts every year to include your gain from the previous year, so it is truly a win-win situation. Market-driven rates of return, and safety of principal. The best of both worlds.
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Tax-Deferral. Contributions to your annuity are not taxed until you withdraw.
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Medicaid Qualification. Your annuity can be structured to shelter assets, allowing you to qualify for Medicaid more easily without sacrificing quality of life.
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Probate Avoidance. By naming a beneficiary, your annuity can bypass the lengthy and potentially expensive probate process.
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Liquidity. You can withdraw money from your annuity when you need it, subject to certain limitations.