Annuities
An immediate annuity on the other hand is an investment of a lump sum, usually with a life insurance company, that provides a regular guaranteed income for a specified period. The income will depend on the initial investment, frequency of payments and the prevailing interest rate. The income you receive is generally set at the time of investment and will not change.
A complying pension or annuity is one that has met certain conditions and may provide partial or full exemption from the Social Security Assets Test (although not the income test).
Each type of income stream has different features. The vast changes to superannuation for July 2007 made by the government affect income stream products and your retirement. A Bridges financial planner can help you with these changes and your retirement planning by identifying income options that best suit your circumstances and goals.
