What is Retirement Insurance?

Planning for retirement, whether that’s five years away or 25 years down the road, is something each of us needs to consider. Making smart choices about how much money you save, and what retirement planning savings vehicles you use, can mean the difference between having the income you need in retirement to live the lifestyle you want, or struggling financially. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to saving for retirement, but if you prefer a product that offers safety and guarantees, you may want to consider the retirement protection benefits offered by annuity products and indexed universal life (IUL) insurance policies

What are the advantages of Retirement Insurance?

Many of the annuity and life insurance products available through Symmetry Financial Group come with guarantees that can be invaluable to those concerned about not having enough retirement income from other sources.

The best part is that choosing a product with guarantees does not mean you have to give up the potential for growth in your annuity or cash value life insurance policy.

Can I afford Retirement Insurance?

There are fees and expenses associated with any type of retirement planning vehicle, and retirement protection annuities and insurance products are no different.

When you work with Crouch Corp Insurance Services to explore retirement protection options, we’ll explain the fee structure of various products and answer any questions you have to help you make an informed decision.

Do I qualify for Retirement Insurance?

Most annuities used for retirement protection are “guaranteed issue” products that require no underwriting, so nearly everyone qualifies.

Because of the life insurance component of IUL policies, you need to meet the insurance company’s underwriting criteria in order to qualify for the product. Additionally, many IUL policies don’t require a medical exam, which can save you some time overall.

When should I buy Retirement Insurance?

When you are saving for your retirement, the best time to buy retirement protection through annuities or life insurance is now.

Most people purchase an annuity before they reach retirement age. Annuity products often come with surrender charges for a period of time after making the initial purchase, so it’s important to understand how each policy you are considering treats withdrawals, especially in the early years of the contract.

Because an IUL policy has a life insurance component, the cost you pay will be based in part on your age at the time you purchase the policy. The younger you are, the more affordable the premiums are. This means you may be able to direct additional funds to the policy cash value to be used during your retirement.