Annuities 101: The Basics

Studies show that annuities that pay lifetime income can extend the life of retirement savings, but many people do not fully understand them. This class covers key elements of annuities, types of annuities, advantages and disadvantages, common features, qualified vs. non-qualified annuities, entities that regulate annuities, withdrawal and exchange options, qualified longevity annuity contracts (QLACs), and annuity resources.