Tag: fixed annuities
The Power of Tax Deferral
When discussing when you should buy an annuity, we mentioned the tax deferred status of certain accounts. For example, many retirement devices, such as a 401k account or an annuity, allow the taxpayer to defer paying taxes until retirement. Let’s explore why tax deferral is such a powerful tool. Pay Less in Taxes With tax
…read more »Limited-Time High Interest Rate MYGA
What is a limited-time high interest rate MYGA? From time to time, an insurance company will have special limited-time offer for a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA) with a higher interest rate. For example, we were notified by one of our carriers that, beginning June 6, they are offering a MYGA with a 3.15%* interest rate. It’s a 5
…read more »What are the Pros and Cons of MYGAs?
We have had a tremendous amount of inquiries regarding Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities (MYGAs) in the last year. The recent enthusiasm for MYGAs is the result of the sustained low-interest environment we’ve found ourselves in. Below are some of the pros and cons of MYGAs, followed by our recommendation. Pros of MYGAs: Safe Better interest rates
…read more »Types of Annuities
On April 6, 2014, insurancenewsnet.com issued a press release titled Is an Annuity Right for You? While the release doesn’t exactly answer the question of who could benefit (or not benefit) from an annuity, it does a great job of concisely defining the various types of annuities. Here’s a short excerpt from the release: *
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