Annuity Plans for the People of Vancouver and all of Canada and the USA
Life Insurance Quotations Express can help eliminate the worries of outliving your income and savings by offering annuities that are designed to provide a reliable cash flow throughout your retirement. Our Vancouver insurance advisers can help you choose from a range of flexible plans that will allow you to protect your savings and generate a reliable stream of income for your golden years.
Why Purchase an Annuity?
There are various benefits to purchasing an annuity to supplement your retirement including:
- Guaranteed income for the duration of the annuity
- No annual limit to contributions
- Prior to withdrawal, all investments into the annuity are tax-deferred
- Beneficiaries are eligible for death benefits
Basic Types of Annuity
Fixed Annuities:
Receive a fixed monthly payment for life when you pay upfront. A fixed annuity provides you with a steady income that remains unaffected by market changes.
Benefits of a Fixed Annuity:
- An anticipated return you can count on
- Income growth potential
- Tax deferred growth
- Guaranteed minimum interest rates
- 100% protection of your accumulated wealth
- Access to your money for unexpected events
Variable Annuities:
Variable annuities offer guaranteed income for life, in addition to the potential increase earnings from underlying investments. Despite a certain level of risk, this type of annuity offers the chance to significantly boost income while offering flexible payout options.
Benefits of a Variable Annuity:
- Income growth potential
- Guaranteed income
- Protected lifetime income
- Legacy protection
- Tax advantages
Annuity Payout Options
There are two primary forms that annuity payouts can take. Both have unique benefits, and drawbacks.
- Life Annuity; this format of annuity offers the highest income, but can’t be paid out to a beneficiary in the event of recipient death. There are numerous factors that may influence your maximum and minimum payments including age, sex, current interest rates, and cost of living.
- Term Certain Annuity; this format is payable for a fixed time that is decided by the purchaser of the annuity. The minimum and maximum payments of this format can also fluctuate based on a variety of factors.