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An immediate annuity is a financial product sold by insurance companies that allows you to convert a lump sum of money into a stream of guaranteed income payments. Most people who purchase immediate ...

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An annuity is like a personal pension plan you buy for yourself. You give an insurance company a chunk of money – say $100,000 – and in return, they promise to pay you a steady income immediately or ...