How do income annuities work?

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You purchase an income annuity from an insurance company with a portion of your investable assets.

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The company invests your money to provide you with a steady guaranteed income.

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You receive regular payments, starting at the time of your choice and continuing for a set period or for life. Generally, you can’t access your funds outside of the regularly scheduled payments.