Annuities
What's An FIA?
When it comes to your legacy and retirement, we can show you how FIA’s work.
Retirees: What Are the Benefits of an Annuity?
Certain types of annuities may have benefits especially suited for retirees and pre-retirees. For example, a fixed index annuity (FIA) offers a guarantee of lifetime income*. Specifically, this is backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Basically, an FIA is a contract or agreement that your money is kept in for a certain number of years. During this time, you cannot withdraw money from the annuity. However, after a certain time period, the insurance company will be able to send you payments. Indeed, the amount of the income payment may increase if you wait longer to withdraw money. Also, the FIA has the very useful benefit of protecting* your principal.
Your withdrawal of your retirement savings may also impact your taxes. For instance, one issue you may face is trying to take money out of your traditional retirement accounts too early. Yet, there may be ways to reduce the impact of this. Some situations may allow you to utilize an FIA and discover the answer to the question, “what are the benefits of an annuity?”
What's An FIA Annuitant
The annuitant of a fixed index annuity (FIA) is the one who receives the payout amounts. If you are planning to get income from your FIA, then the annuitant is you. There are other “roles” involved, as well. First, a licensed insurance advisor, such as Jon Loyhayem, may offer you some guidance regarding these types of annuities. In addition, other labels you’ll see when it comes to an FIA are:
Issuer (the insurance company)
Owner (the buyer)
Annuitant (receives the payout)
Beneficiary or Beneficiaries (receives the death benefit)
Discover: What's An FIA?
Your annuity contract holds the information about your FIA. For instance, which type of annuity do you have? What are the specific benefits and terms of your contract? Although other types of annuities exist (such as a fixed annuity and a variable annuity), FIAs have certain advantages. These include the ability to potentially see an increase in indexed interest without losing your principal when the index is down.
Do you see language in your contract about a “surrender period”? Specifically, this tells you the time period that you’ll need to let your money stay in the annuity before you begin payments or withdrawals. Usually, you have choices in terms of how long you want the surrender period to be. However, all FIA contracts will have some degree of an accumulation phase requirement. Be sure to connect with us to discover what some of your options might be.
What You Leave Behind
What’s an FIA when it comes to your legacy? In fact, FIAs usually offer a death benefit as well as income during your lifetime. In addition, if you want your spouse to also have income from the annuity after you pass away, that may be possible as well. You may have choices when it comes to when and how your family accesses your death benefits. For example, some people choose a lump sum. Others decide to take that money over time. There are terms and conditions for any choices you make within an annuity. So, be sure to connect with us to learn the specifics that may apply to you.
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Now or Later?
In addition to benefits you may decide to leave to loved ones, an FIA may provide income during retirement as well. Typically, there is a certain percentage of your money available for withdrawal each year. Of course, this withdrawal should happen after your accumulation phase in order to avoid penalty. But, some of your money may be accessible sooner in certain emergency circumstances. Also, some retirees may choose to hold off on any income as a way to have potential indexed interest applied to a larger account amount.
Your retirement should be all about your choices. Contact us today to learn more about insurance and annuities concepts that may help you make those choices.
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