Overview
The purpose of this course is to offer a thorough orientation to
annuities and their application for long-term asset accumulation and income
distribution. We will focus on the design and function of these products as
well as their benefits, costs, and limitations. We will examine how these
products are funded and how they grow. The course explores the use of annuities
for retirement income distribution and examines how these products are taxed. Finally, we will look at riders that offer guarantees for the protection of principal
and income.