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Annuity vs Bank CD - equivalent yield explained

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Summary

In this 0:18 Annuities Explained YouTube Short, Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, covers “Annuity vs Bank CD - equivalent yield explained.” A 7.94% bank CD nets you 5% in your pocket after the 37% tax bracket. You can stop that 1099 by having an annuity and earn interest on your principal, interest on your interest, and interest on dollars Insurance education only—not securities advice.

Key takeaways

  • You can stop that 1099 by having an annuity and earn interest on your principal, interest on your interest, and interest on dollars.
  • A 7.94% bank CD nets you 5% in your pocket after the 37% tax bracket.
  • This Short is a quick overview—confirm features, rates, and charges in the insurance contract and NAIC Buyer’s Guide.

From the NAIC Buyer’s Guide

Any money your annuity earns is tax deferred. That means you generally won’t pay income tax on earnings until you take them out.

The 2022 NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities explains that an annuity is a contract with an insurance company. With an annuity, the insurer promises to pay income on a regular basis for a period you choose—including the rest of your life.

Immediate annuities begin payments soon after purchase; deferred annuities begin at a later date you choose. Most deferred annuities have an accumulation period and a payout period.

Source: NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities (2022). The guide does not endorse any company or policy. For your state insurance department, see www.naic.org.

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Insurance-only disclaimer

Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, is a licensed insurance producer. Content on this page is educational and discusses insurance products only—not securities, brokerage, or investment advisory services. Texas license 901162. Arkansas / National Producer Number 558629. Product availability, rates, and features vary by state and insurer. Read the NAIC Buyer’s Guide and the insurance contract before you buy.

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