INCOME RIDER
It can be tough to plan for the unknown. Among the different types of riders that can be added to annuities or life insurance is an income rider. Income riders provide guaranteed lifetime income, limiting the risk of outliving your assets and helping your money keep up with inflation.
A lifetime income rider can be written to include options such as:
An annual step-up feature that increases the withdrawal percentage if your annuity investment value increases. This means you’ll get a higher income payment.
A guaranteed minimum growth rate established when you open an annuity with a lifetime income rider. The withdrawal percentage is related to this rate.
A joint option for continuing the lifetime income for your spouse.
An option for a non-lifetime withdrawal (Restrictions and limitations do apply.).
An income rider can be particularly beneficial if you are concerned about outliving your money and/or retiring early. With a rider in place, your plan could continue to pay you even after the annuity value is depleted.
If you are at or near retirement and need to guarantee an income that can keep up with, or even beat, inflation, an income rider may be a good option. Your FSG advisor can explain the protections and guarantees that an income rider provides, which investment plans work best with the rider, and any limitations or restrictions may apply. Our focus is matching the optimal financial tools that meet your planning needs and desired outcome.
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