Annuities & Life Insurance in Raleigh and Cary, NC
We all want income security as we get older and plan for retirement. Outside traditional pension and investment plans, consider an annuity to grow savings and receive income later in life. Through the multiple options available, you can better plan your long-term financial security.
What is an annuity?
Think of an annuity as a cross between insurance and an investment. It’s a contract between you and an annuity issuer or insurance company that helps you invest and save money.
How Does an Annuity Work?
When you purchase an annuity, you pay an insurance company a premium to establish and maintain the account. In most cases, your insurer will invest the annuity funds. That way, the account will accumulate earnings to potentially provide you a return on your initial funds.
What Are 5 Types of Annuities?
There are five main types of annuities:
- Fixed annuities pay guaranteed rates of interest. Account owners can draw income immediately or defer.
- Variable annuities allow investors to choose from a variety of mutual funds.
- Fixed-indexed annuities provide a variable interest rate and may also offer a guaranteed minimum income benefit. This type of annuity has a limited potential upside but may work well for a conservative investor.
- Immediate annuities provide regular income payments to the account owner in exchange for one lump sum payment. This type of annuity may provide favorable tax treatment, and payments may include principal and interest.
- Deferred annuities delay payments until at least one year from opening the account and provide guaranteed income for the future.
Talk to your Vic Fisher Insurance agent about which type of annuity is best for your financial future.
The Benefits of an Annuity
Most people use the funds within an annuity as a source of income and support following their retirement. Your annuity will provide certain financial benefits to assist you in the future.
- You can often carry the annuity alongside other accounts like 401(k) or 403(b) pensions. Therefore, you’ll create a larger financial cushion to use later.
- No limits exist on how much you can invest in the annuity.
- Money within your plan grows tax-deferred until you withdraw it. After that, you only pay regular income tax.
You can use this money for specific reasons, like a vacation or medical care. Or, you can receive a stream of income for the rest of your life. Think of it as a way to support yourself in old age.
Protect What Matters Most.
Your family is your responsibility and your life, and there’s nothing better than watching them succeed and sharing in their ambitions, dreams, and conquests. But should something unexpected happen to you, you’ll want to be prepared for providing the assurance your family needs to keep their futures safe and sound. At Vic Fisher Insurance, we’ll work with you to keep your family protected in the event of your untimely death.
A proper Life Insurance policy can give you reassurance knowing that your finances and beneficiaries are secure – from temporary to permanent coverage. At Vic Fisher Insurance, we understand that as things in your life change, so will your financial and insurance needs. That’s why it’s important to review your Life Insurance options with a specialist you can trust.
Whatever your situation, we offer Life Insurance options, such as:
- Individual Life Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Mortgage Protection Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Second-To-Die Policy
- Key Person (Key Men) Insurance
Why Life Insurance?
Life Insurance is one of the most important investments you can make. It’s an investment in yourself and the future of your loved ones, and it’s a way to secure your financial responsibilities to your family.
Your Life Insurance policy can be used to pay off debts and estate taxes, provide money for continuing mortgage payments, and keep your business up and running upon your passing. But most important, it can be used to ensure that your family’s dreams for the future become realities.
Protect what matters most in your life with a policy from Vic Fisher Insurance.
Vic Fisher Insurance provides quality Life Insurance solutions for clients near Raleigh, Cary, Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and Morrisville.
As your personal situations change (i.e., marriage, birth of a child or job promotion), so will your life insurance needs. Care should be taken to ensure this product is suitable for your long-term life insurance needs. You should weigh any associated costs before making a purchase. Life insurance has fees and charges associated with it that include costs of insurance that vary with such characteristics of the insured as gender, health and age, and has additional charges for riders that customize a policy to fit your individual needs.
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Contact us to learn more about planning your future with an annuity. We are happy to answer your questions and help begin your investment process today.