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Fixed & Fixed-Indexed Annuities

Turn your savings into income you cannot outlive.

Turn part of your savings into a paycheck that arrives every month for life, guaranteed by the carrier.

Principal protection Tax-deferred growth Income for life
Estimate your lifetime incomeIllustrative
Premium to convert
$
Your age
Income for
$1,600/mo
from a $300,000 premium, single life at 65
Estimated annual income$19,200
Illustrative payout rate6.40%
Income durationLife

Illustrative sample only. Actual rates, payouts and guarantees are set by the issuing insurance carrier and vary by product, age and state.

Backed by A-rated carriers
Issued by A-rated insurance carriers
Meridian LifeGuardian OakSilverpineNorthstarHeritage Mutual

An annuity is a contract with an insurance company: you contribute a lump sum or a series of payments, and in return the carrier promises future income, often guaranteed for life. Fixed and fixed-indexed annuities protect your principal from market losses while letting you convert savings into a predictable retirement paycheck.

Why retirees choose them

The one paycheck that never stops

Pensions are disappearing. An annuity can rebuild that guaranteed floor of income underneath your retirement.

Guaranteed income

Receive a set amount every month for life, no matter how long you live or what the market does.

Principal protection

Fixed and indexed annuities shield your contributions from market losses, so a downturn cannot shrink your base.

Tax-deferred growth

Your money compounds without yearly taxes on the gains, so more of it stays invested and working for you.

Spousal continuation

Joint-life options can keep income flowing to your spouse after you are gone, protecting the household budget.

Optional riders

Add benefits for inflation, long-term care or a death benefit so the contract fits your specific plan.

Backed by the carrier

Guarantees rest on the financial strength of the issuing insurer, so we help you choose highly rated carriers.

Know your options

Three common annuity types

Each balances growth, protection and access differently. A specialist helps you match one to your goals.

Fixed AnnuityCertainty first

A guaranteed, fixed interest rate for a set term. The simplest way to protect principal and earn steady growth.

  • Predictable fixed rate
  • Principal protected
  • Great CD alternative
Fixed-IndexedGrowth with a floor

Interest is linked to a market index with a zero-percent floor, so you share in gains but never lose to a down market.

  • Upside potential, capped
  • No market-loss risk
  • Optional income rider
Immediate IncomePaychecks now

Convert a lump sum into guaranteed monthly income that can begin right away and continue for life.

  • Income starts fast
  • Single or joint life
  • Simple and dependable
How it works

Your income plan in three steps

No obligation, and no jargon. Just a clear picture of your guaranteed income.

01

Map your goals

We review your savings, timeline and how much guaranteed income you want the plan to produce.

02

Compare products

A specialist compares fixed and indexed options from A-rated carriers and shows the real numbers side by side.

03

Lock in your income

Choose the contract that fits, and turn on a paycheck designed to last as long as you do.

Retire with confidence

People who built a paycheck for life

Sample testimonials shown for template design purposes.

★★★★★

"I finally sleep at night. My income arrives every month whether the market is up or down. That peace of mind was worth everything."

H
Harold W.Retired at 66
★★★★★

"They explained the tradeoffs honestly, including the surrender period. No hype. I understood exactly what I was signing."

P
Patricia G.Pre-retiree
★★★★★

"We set up joint income so my wife is protected too. It replaced the pension I always wished I had."

E
Elias N.Age 68
Questions

Annuities, explained honestly

What is an annuity and how does it work?

An annuity is a contract with an insurance company. You pay a lump sum or a series of payments, and in return the carrier provides future income, often guaranteed for life. Fixed and indexed annuities protect your principal while your money grows tax-deferred until you take income.

Are annuities FDIC insured?

No. Annuities are insurance products, not bank products, so they are not FDIC insured. Guarantees are backed by the financial strength of the issuing insurance carrier and, within limits, by your state guaranty association. That is why choosing a highly rated carrier matters.

Can I lose money in an annuity?

Fixed and fixed-indexed annuities protect your principal from market losses. However, withdrawing more than the allowed amount during the surrender charge period can reduce your value, and variable annuities do carry market risk. We explain every tradeoff before you decide.

What is a surrender charge?

Most annuities have a surrender period, often 5 to 10 years, during which withdrawing more than a set free amount triggers a fee. Annuities are designed for long-term income, so you should only commit funds you will not need for near-term expenses.

How much monthly income could I get?

It depends on your premium, your age, the product and whether income is single or joint life. A specialist can run a personalized illustration from A-rated carriers so you see real, current numbers.

Build a paycheck that lasts as long as you do.

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