In this 0:24 Annuities Explained YouTube Short, Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, covers “Best fixed annuity rates vs CDs.” The best fixed annuity rates are paying more than bank CDs. You would have to get 7.35% on a CD to net 5% in your pocket. If you're leaving your interest in and you're in the 32% tax bracket, you can stop the 1099s with an annuity and earn interest on your interest, earn interest on your principal, and interest on dollars you would have paid to the Insurance education only—not securities advice.
Key takeaways
The best fixed annuity rates are paying more than bank CDs.
If you're leaving your interest in and you're in the 32% tax bracket, you can stop the 1099s with an annuity and earn interest on your interest, earn interest on your principal, and interest on dollars you would have…
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.
Fixed annuities guarantee at least a minimum interest rate set by the insurer. Deferred annuities also differ by premium pattern and by fees and charges.
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.
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.