What is an Annuity Start Date and How Does It Work?

Shawn Plummer

CEO, The Annuity Expert

An annuity start date is the date on which your annuity payments will begin. It is important to choose the right start date for your annuity, as it can impact the amount of money you receive each month. In this guide, we will discuss how an annuity start date works and how to choose the right one for you!

What Is An Annuity Start Date?

When you purchase an annuity, you will need to choose a start date. This is the date on which your annuity payments will begin. The start date can be any day of the year, but it is important to choose a date that makes sense for your personal circumstances.

If you are purchasing an annuity as part of your retirement planning, you will want to choose a start date that coincides with the date you retire. This way, you can be sure that your annuity payments will begin as soon as possible.

If you are purchasing an annuity for other purposes, such as to provide income for a loved one after your death, you will want to choose a start date that makes sense for them. For example, you may want to choose a start date that is after you have passed away so that your loved ones can receive the annuity payments as soon as possible.

It is important to remember that you can always change your annuity start date if necessary. If you find that the date you chose is not working for you, you can always contact your annuity provider and request a change.

Annuity Start Dates Can Be Optional

With deferred annuities, start dates are optional if the annuity owner transfers the funds to another plan or withdraws income from the annuity. Starting dates are mandatory with immediate annuities.

Conclusion

When choosing an annuity start date, it is important to consider your personal circumstances and choose a date that makes sense for you. Be sure to talk to contact us if you have any questions about choosing the right start date for your annuity. Thanks for reading! We hope this guide has been helpful.

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Shawn Plummer

CEO, The Annuity Expert

I’m a licensed financial professional focusing on annuities and insurance for more than a decade. My former role was training financial advisors, including for a Fortune Global 500 insurance company. I’ve been featured in Time Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, MSN, SmartAsset, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, The Simple Dollar, U.S. News and World Report, and Women’s Health Magazine.

The Annuity Expert is an online insurance agency servicing consumers across the United States. My goal is to help you take the guesswork out of retirement planning or find the best insurance coverage at the cheapest rates for you. 

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