In this 0:10 Annuities Explained YouTube Short, Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, covers “Did you Know Babe Ruth had Annuities?.” Did you know Babe Ruth had guaranteed income? His agent Christy Walsh and Hall of Famer Harry Holland secures with an annuity. This provided lifetime payouts even through the Great Depression. A lesson in smart finance from a baseball Insurance education only—not securities advice.
Key takeaways
Did you know Babe Ruth had guaranteed income?.
His agent Christy Walsh and Hall of Famer Harry Holland secures with an annuity.
This provided lifetime payouts even through the Great Depression.
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
When you start income, annuity payout options can include payments for life, for a period certain, or combinations described in the contract. The 2022 guide lists payout options and questions to ask before you buy.
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.
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.