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Deferred Annuities

Contribute money now and defer your payouts until later—potentially decades later—depending on how far away you are from retirement.

What is a deferred annuity?

A deferred annuity is an insurance contract that may provide retirement income over a specified period of time in exchange for an up-front lump sum payment or premium payments over time. Depending on how far away from retirement you are, you can defer your income stream until later to give your investment time to grow.

Deferred annuities are available with fixed or variable rates of return, so you can choose between a guaranteed stream of retirement income or the potential for market-driven returns.

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Deferred annuity features

Deferred annuity features

Deferred annuities are available with both fixed and variable rates of return so you can choose type one that aligns with your goals and risk tolerance.

Investment growth potential

In general, the longer you defer your annuity, the higher your payout could be. By delaying your payout, your money will have more time to compound and that could boost the payout you’ll be able to receive when you start withdrawing money.

Retirement income

A deferred annuity could help you build your retirement savings over time to provide a consistent income flow to help support your lifestyle in retirement.

Tax-deferred growth

Annuity earnings are tax deferred. That means they aren’t taxed while you’re contributing to it, and that may result in a higher account balance when you start to take income.

Deferred annuity FAQs

Deferred annuities offer the opportunity for guaranteed income and growth potential.
A deferred annuity is an insurance contract that may turn your retirement savings into a guaranteed income stream. You may fund a deferred annuity with a lump-sum contribution or a series of payments over time. During the accumulation phase, your principal has the potential to grow tax-deferred until you start taking withdrawals at a future date you specify (once you turn 59 ½, withdrawals are federal tax penalty-free).
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The prospectus and summary prospectuses of the variable annuity contract and underlying investment options contain information on investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses, which investors should read carefully and consider before investing. Available at Thrivent.com.By selecting “Find a Financial Advisor” you will have the opportunity to find and request contact with a Thrivent financial advisor near you. By selecting “Contact the Virtual Advice Team” you will be able to schedule a call with a financial advisor from the Virtual Advice Team.Holding an annuity inside a tax-qualified plan does not provide any additional tax benefits.Guarantees based on the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuer.Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
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