5-Year Fixed Annuity Rates

Current 5-Year Fixed Annuity Rates

Case Study: Buying a 5-Year Fixed Annuity

Amy is planning to retire at the full retirement age of 67. She is satisfied with her current financial situation and doesn’t believe she needs to take risks to push her retirement nest egg higher. But, with a few years to go, she’s interested in finding somewhere to put her money for a little more growth without the risk.

She finds out about a 5-year fixed annuity offering a rate that exceeds 6%. Additionally, the product is tax-deferred. This intrigues her for two reasons: the annuity may grow more effectively than a 5-year CD since the interest will not be taxed each year, and she will be in a lower tax bracket when she retires.

She decides to purchase the annuity with $100,000 of her retirement nest egg. Assuming the 6% interest rate is guaranteed through the five years, Amy can increase the value of her money by more than $35,000 by the time she retires.

5-Year Fixed Annuity vs. Other Term Products

Five-year fixed annuities are often compared to 5-year certificates of deposit (CDs). Both offer safety, protection of your principal and can grow your money in a predictable, guaranteed way.

One big difference is the purpose of each. CDs can be an appealing option in place of a regular savings account, growing money that would otherwise remain stagnant.

On the other hand, 5-year fixed annuities generally serve as retirement products that help you grow your money with the benefit of tax-deferred growth.

Fixed annuities can also pay out in different ways. For example, your contract could be structured to provide you with guaranteed, lifelong payments as well as guaranteed income payments over a certain period, such as 10 or 20 years.

Another benefit that a 5-year annuity could provide is the ability to withdraw all of the money before maturity without incurring any surrender charges in the case of terminal illness or if the contract owner is confined to nursing care. This feature can be particularly beneficial for a client who is 85 years old and seeks guaranteed growth without losing access in times of real need.

John Stevenson, CFFOwner and Advisor at Stevenson Retirement Solutions

John Stevenson, a Certified Financial Fiduciary®️, specializes in securing retirements with tax-free accounts. With a focus on guaranteed retirement, he’s ensured none of his clients suffer from market fluctuations. As a renowned educator and podcast host, John empowers thousands weekly, sharing his expertise in minimizing taxes and protecting against financial downturns.

5-Year Fixed Annuity vs. 5-Year CD

Option	5-Year Fixed Annuity	5-Year CD
Purpose	Grow your money in a tax-advantaged way for retirement	Grow money that is otherwise sitting in a savings account without interest
Tax Treatment	Tax-deferred	Interest is taxed each year as ordinary income
Liquidity	Typically can take 10% of the value of the contract out, but is otherwise locked up	Can’t touch your money while it’s within the CD, but the penalty for early withdrawal is light
Safety	A generally safe option that doesn’t risk your principal	A generally safe option that doesn’t risk your principal

Another factor to keep in mind when deciding between a CD or fixed annuity is the length of time. If you are more interested in a significantly short-term product, then a CD of just a few months or even a treasury bond can be strong choices.

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We synchronize and update our rates information several times each week using the newest Cannex data to help ensure you have access to the most recent interest rates available.

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