Know About Fixed Annuities

Released on = May 16, 2007, 5:20 am

Press Release Author = Curtis McDowell

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = www.annuitylibrary.com provides unbiased annuity advice and
is an excellent resource for learning more about the fixed annuity and various other
forms of annuities. For more information kindly visit the site.

Press Release Body = If you wish to make your money grow over time, you should know
about an investment instrument called the fixed annuity. A fixed annuity is an
investment option offered by insurance companies. Within the insurance market, you
can find several other variations of annuities like a variable annuity, life
annuity, or indexed annuity. Among these, the fixed annuity remains one of the most
popular choices for individual investors.

An annuity is a contract between an investor (policyholder) and an insurance
company. The insurance company has to follow certain legalities laid down by each
individual state to ensure viability and reliability. Apart from this, the tax
deferment component, which is offered by most annuities to the advantage of the
policyholder, is also governed by the Internal Revenue Code. But before getting into
all of these technical jargons, one must first understand what a fixed annuity is,
and how it differs from other types of investment opportunities?

The fixed annuity is an investment option that allows policyholders to deposit
premiums into an insurance contract and grow their funds tax-deferred at a preset
and guaranteed interest rate over time. At some point in the future (usually during
retirement), the policyholder has the option of annuitizing their contract to
receive a series of income payments over a specified period, or for their entire
lifetime. Once annuitized, the interest rate and monthly payment amount are fixed
for the duration of the payment term. These are the main characteristics of a fixed
annuity.

In the case of a fixed annuity, a guaranteed interest rate is set at contract issue
and you will keep receiving this guaranteed rate for the term specified in the
policy. Many investment professionals compare a fixed annuity to a bank Certificate
of Deposit (CD). However, because annuities are not issued by banks, they are not
covered by Federal Deposit Insurance (FDIC). Another important benefit regarding
annuities is that they usually offer the opportunity for tax-deferred growth. In
other words, income taxes are deferred and are only paid when the interest earnings
are actually withdrawn, and not while they grow and compound.

AnnuityLibrary.com is an online annuity shopping service provider, offering
high-value fixed-rate annuity products. These are most relevant and useful for
people planning their retirement needs or seeking additional retirement income.
AnnuityLibrary.com provides complete disclosure and information on the company's
entire annuity selection. By using this information, clients can make informed and
educated decisions. Every annuity offered at AnnuityLibrary.com is filtered,
screened and analyzed for client suitability.

AnnuityLibrary.com is a leading online provider of various types of annuities
including fixed-rate, equity-indexed, and immediate income annuities. It offers
hundreds of annuities to choose from. Over the last few years, it has successfully
worked with thousands of investors nationwide. www.annuitylibrary.com provides
unbiased annuity advice and is an excellent resource for learning more about the
fixed annuity and various other forms of annuities.

Web Site = www.annuitylibrary.com

Contact Details = address:930 Town Centre Drive, Medford, OR, 97504
phone no:(800)998-4056
Email:annuitylibrary@gmail.com

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