| Variable
annuity |
A
variable annuity is an investment product designed to provide long-term,
tax-deferred savings. You do not receive a tax deduction on the
money you deposit, however you pay no taxes on any interest earned
until you begin making withdrawals. Unlike IRAs (both Roth and Traditional
IRAs) there are no annual contribution limits or income limits.
A variable annuity is also a good option if you have already contributed
the maximum amount of $2,000 to your IRA and wish to increase your
tax-deferred savings. |
| Current
age |
Your
current age. |
| Age
of retirement |
Age
you want to retire. |
| Annual
contribution |
The
amount you will contribute to your regular annuity each year. |
| Expected
rate of return |
The
annual percent you expect to earn on your investment. |
| Current
tax rate |
Your
current marginal tax rate you expect to pay on your taxable investments.
|
| Retirement
tax rate |
The
marginal tax rate you expect to pay on your investments at retirement.
|
| Years
until retirement |
Number
of years before retirement. |
| Annuity
total before taxes |
Total
value of your variable annuity at retirement before taxes. |
| Annuity
total after taxes |
Total
value of your variable annuity at retirement after taxes are paid.
|
| Total
taxable account |
Total
value of your savings, at retirement, if your annual contribution
is deposited into a taxable account. |