Based on current reported returns, for every $100,000 Fred invests in a single premium immediate annuity, he could get $700 per month guaranteed income for life, amounting to a withdrawal rate of 8.4%.
Based on current reported returns, for every $100,000 Fred invests in a single premium immediate annuity, he could get $700 per month guaranteed income for life, amounting to a withdrawal rate of 8.4%.
The idea is to use dollars in 401(k) or IRA accounts to meet living expenses–or convert a portion of these assets to Roth IRA accounts–before claiming Social Security in years when your marginal tax rate is lower than it will be after you start to receive benefits.
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