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Reasons To Buy an Annuity

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Annuities are a great option for retirement planning. They provide a steady lifetime income and tax benefits while protecting your original investment. You can customize annuity contracts to fit your specific needs, like covering long-term care or leaving a legacy for your beneficiaries. Annuities can give you financial stability and peace of mind.

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Qualified Annuity

An alternative to a traditional cash donation, a charitable gift annuity is a type of annuity purchased on behalf of donors for the benefit of the donor. The donor receives payments until their passing, in which case the charity receives the remaining balance on the contract.