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Savings* | CDs* | Fixed Annuities** | |
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Safety of Principal | FDIC Insured up to limits | FDIC Insured up to limits | Backed by the Insurance Company |
Guaranteed Interest Rate | Rate varies | Yes - dependent on term | Yes - dependent on term |
Tax Deferral | No - taxes paid on the interest annually | No - taxes paid on the interest annually | Yes - tax deferred interest until withdrawn unless entity ownership |
Liquidity | Yes | Not during the term without penalty | Yes - Limited, typically a portion can be withdrawn each year without penalty - varies by company |
Terms Available | No term limits | 1 Month - 5 Years | 3 Years - 10 Years |
Distribution Options at Maturity | No maturity - fully liquid | Renew or Surrender | Renew, Surrender or Lifetime Income Options |