Annuities & Pension Retirement Planning
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY KINDS OF ANNUITIES?
The answer lies in understanding how different annuities work and what they’re designed to achieve for their owners. When it comes to pursuing retirement goals, people’s thoughts often turn to maintain their lifestyle in their post-work years and being prepared for unexpected expenses. For many, a key aspect of these goals is knowing their retirement income plan features a steady stream of protected lifetime income. An annuity is a financial product designed specifically for retirement savings that can provide a regular flow of income for some time, usually during retirement. But one thing people quickly discover is that there are many types of annuities. Why are there so many kinds of annuities? There are different types of annuities because they are designed to address different needs and objectives. To better understand that, we must start at the highest level, where the only two types of annuities are fixed and variable. TUSK does NOT recommend variable annuities due to the risk, and the fee structure. (There is better ways to get market returns with less risk) A variable annuity CAN lose principal value due to market. A FIXED annuity CAN NOT loose value due to market declines. Principle is protected and Guaranteed.
Annuities & Pension Retirement Planning
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY KINDS OF ANNUITIES?
The answer lies in understanding how different annuities work and what they’re designed to achieve for their owners. When it comes to pursuing retirement goals, people’s thoughts often turn to maintain their lifestyle in their post-work years and being prepared for unexpected expenses. For many, a key aspect of these goals is knowing their retirement income plan features a steady stream of protected lifetime income. An annuity is a financial product designed specifically for retirement savings that can provide a regular flow of income for some time, usually during retirement. But one thing people quickly discover is that there are many types of annuities. Why are there so many kinds of annuities? There are different types of annuities because they are designed to address different needs and objectives. To better understand that, we must start at the highest level, where only two types of annuities are fixed and variable. TUSK does NOT recommend variable annuities due to the risk, and the fee structure. (There is better ways to get market returns with less risk) A variable annuity CAN lose principal value due to market. A FIXED annuity CAN NOT loose value due to market declines. Principle is protected and Guaranteed.
Fixed And Variable Annuity
A fixed annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company. It can provide a predictable and reliable rate of return because the owner is protected with a guaranteed minimum interest rate. A variable annuity(2) is also a contract between you and an insurance company. Unlike a fixed annuity, the return the variable annuity produces will be based on the performance of its underlying investment accounts. It has the opportunity for growth over the long term and the potential to lose value in a down market.
An annuity can fit into your income plan and help you achieve your retirement goals in different ways. It’s important to understand that both fixed and variable annuities can help provide you with a guaranteed lifetime income during retirement. Each person’s retirement income needs and objectives are different. For example, some people worry about living longer and wonder if their retirement income will cover their needs throughout retirement. Others know their needs can be met, but they want to be sure they also have a level of comfort with a protected lifetime income stream. Some want to know how they can fulfill their wishes to help their families after they’re gone. OPTIONS FOR RECEIVING INCOME A key aspect of a strong income strategy is knowing you’ll have income paid in retirement every month without having to earn a paycheck. Both fixed annuities and variable annuities can support your income strategy. Let’s look at three specific types of annuities: immediate, deferred, and longevity(3).
Immediate Annuity
Every immediate annuity is designed to produce an income stream right away, though income may start as late as 13 months after its purchase. Unlike other annuity types, there is no accumulation period where you make payments over time before receiving income at a later date. Immediate annuities are always purchased with a single premium. When you buy an immediate annuity, you exchange the single premium for an income stream. The amount of each income payment depends upon many factors, including the amount of the premium and the payout option chosen.
Longevity Annuity
The decline of traditional pensions has created certain challenges for retirees. A guaranteed pension, coupled with Social Security, gave people confidence in the past. They could pursue their retirement goals securely, knowing they would have a steady income. You work hard and save money for retirement, but your traditional IRA or 401(k) is not an automatic source of protected lifetime income. It only gives you a sense of probable income, not protected income.
Enter the longevity annuity, a relatively recent development. A longevity annuity turns a portion of your savings into a protected, reliable source of lifetime income. Some people think of it as buying a pension for yourself. In this type of arrangement, you select a longevity annuity starting date well into the future (even decades) and can know, in advance, the exact amount of your future income. Although deferred annuities often illustrate future annuity payout rates, those illustrations are not a guarantee. A longevity annuity is like buying an immediate annuity well in advance, knowing the amount of income it will produce. Those looking for protection against outliving their retirement savings late in life may be interested in a longevity annuity.
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