Strategic Growth Using Annuity Media Systems

To understand annuities, you have to understand your financial profile. The first step in developing a financial profile is taking a risk tolerance test. The test itself is not a pure science, but it is an indicator of your attitude towards money. It’s not surprising to discover that most seniors evolve into money conservatives as they approach retirement. After the lost decade where four out of ten years experienced significant losses, and the market turbulence of 2018, guarantees are at the forefront of geriatric thinking.

Non-qualified, fixed rate annuities continue to outperform bank certificates of deposit, even from virtual banks and they have the luxury of deferring taxes until distributions are made. The rate plus the deferral has economic leverage. If fixed rates hit 5% guaranteed for 5 years, many future retirees ten years from retirement will more than likely flee the equity market for safety. So, 5 for 5 is the benchmark.

Another milestone to be aware of is 4% internal rate of return (IRR) with lifetime annuities, a composite of higher rates, increased mortality credits and extended life expectancy. If you can average 4% IRR with zero beta risk, i.e. no risk but the insurance company itself, then the investment position of annuities will become a major component of senior portfolios. The combination of 5% growth and 4% IRR income generation is an economic one -two punch for conservative savers and investors in retirement.

The income tandem of guaranteed income from Social Security benefits and lifetime annuities (joint if married) can cover guaranteed essential budgetary items and discretionary spending. Keep in mind that non-qualified lifetime annuities distribute a combination of taxable policy gains and tax-free basis (until basis is recovered), another advantage of its tax favored treatment Your other assets can continue to grow for your family and favorite charities. 

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