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1.
An annuity that makes payments at a guaranteed level is a(n) _______.
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Fixed annuity. A fixed annuity is an annuity that makes payments at a guaranteed level.
2.
An annuity that delays payments until some point in the future is called a(n) _______.
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Deferred annuity. A deferred annuity delays payments until some point in the future.
3.
A non-qualified annuity can be a good way to avoid all of the following except _______.
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Early withdrawal penalties. Unlike the other choices, early withdrawal penalties can't be avoided with deferred annuities (except, of course, by not withdrawing your funds prematurely!).
4.
The person who receives the benefits of an annuity is the _______.
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Annuitant. While the annuitant and the owner may be the same person, and some kinds of annuities make payments to other beneficiaries, "annuitant" refers to the primary individual who receives the benefits of an annuity.
5.
An annuity that allows you to shelter some of your current income from taxes is called a _______.
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Qualified annuity. A qualified annuity, based on the assets of a qualified retirement plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b), allows you to shelter some of your current income from taxes.