What Issues Should I Consider When Reviewing My Existing Annuity?
Overview
An annuity bought a decade ago was chosen for a specific reason, a specific rate, a specific income need, a specific tax picture. It's worth checking whether those reasons still apply, or whether your plan has moved on without the annuity.
This is also a good moment to revisit any riders attached to the contract, since features like income or death benefit riders come with their own costs and are easy to forget about.
What this checklist covers
- 1General review issues
- 2Tax issues
- 3Other issues
Common questions
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The terms, fees, and guarantees worth checking line by line.
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