Retirement Glossary

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Annuity

A retirement savings option in which an individual pays money into an account administered by an insurance company in exchange for a guaranteed payment amount during retirement. In general, the concept of an annuity is similar to life insurance, except that an individual is able to receive payment while still alive. Annuities can grow tax-deferred, meaning investors pay no taxes on the earnings until they receive payments or make withdrawals.

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