What Is A Deferred Annuity? This video explains what a deferred annuity is and why it’s different from an annuity that pays you right away. The core idea is simple: you put money in now, it grows tax-deferred, and you choose to start income later when you need it for retirement. You’ll learn the two phases—accumulation and payout—and what happens in each. We’ll cover the main types of deferred annuities (fixed and indexed), how interest is credited, and the role of surrender periods and penalty-

Qualified Vs. Non-Qualified Annuity: What It Means For Taxes, RMDs, And Penalties A qualified annuity and a non-qualified annuity can look identical on paper, but they can be taxed very differently. This video answers the core question: what does “qualified” vs. “non-qualified” actually mean, and why does it change your taxes, penalties, and withdrawal flexibility? You’ll learn that the biggest difference is how the annuity is funded. Qualified annuities are held inside retirement accounts like