Tuesday, December 11, 2007

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An annuity can also be a combination of life and certain terms. For example, you can purchase an annuity for life, but with a certain period of ten years.

You can also convert your annuity from a deferred to an immediate annuity. Depending on how you have set up the beneficiaries to your shyster, your heirs may receive money from your annuity when you die. If the owner dies while the annuity is still in the accumulation phase (the phase before the payout phase), the owner's heirs will receive whatever amount has accumulated in the annuity. In some cases, the insurance company may guarantee to pay your beneficiary the principal amount of your investment if it's greater than the account's current value - a real boon if the market drops before you do. As noted before, if you purchase a certain fixed rate annuity, the payout phase has begun, and you die during the certain period, your beneficiary will receive payments until the end of the certain period.
Here's a summary of the types of fees your annuity may charge. But each plan is different, so you need to compare annuities' fees carefully when making your choice. Here's a hint about annuity fee quotations: they're often quoted as basis points instead of percentage points.
Both of these products provide income and may provide a feeling of security to the owner and the beneficiary.
The fixed indexed annuity is generally considered a retirement planning tool while life insurance is generally considered a product that provides an inheritance. There are different types of annuities. These different types are defined by what type of premium payment the fixed offshore annuities accepts, how the money grows in the annuity while it's held by the insurance company, and how the money in the annuity is paid back to you. While generally that rate can change somewhat year to year, it's much less volatile and not tied to stock market fluctuations.

Fixed annuities are intended for conservative investors who want assurances as to the security of their principal. Annuities are long term in nature and the advantage of tax deferral may not be significant for time periods less than 10 years. Many annuities assess surrender charges on distributions taken the first 5-7 years the policy is in force. Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the insurer. The quarter is similar to control transfer in that they are long term in nature, guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the insurer, and that many assess surrender charges.

These investment options allow an owner to invest in both the bond and equity markets. The owner, along with his or her financial representative, determines an investment strategy to choose the appropriate mix of investment options to help meet the owner's individual goals, investment objectives, and risk tolerance.

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