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Texas Tech Retirement Income Summary, 2016
Deferred Fixed Annuities are contracts sold by life insurance companies and are considered long-term investments that may be suitable for retirement.
Withdrawals from annuities may be subject to ordinary income tax, a 10% IRS early withdrawal penalty if taken before age 59½, and contractual withdrawal charges.
Dividends are not guaranteed.
All guarantees associated with annuities & income plans are backed solely by the claims-paying ability of the issuer.
Income annuities have no cash value. Typically, once issued, this annuity cannot be terminated (surrendered), and the premium paid for the annuity is not refundable and cannot be withdrawn.
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