Important Financial Investment Terms
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Definition of 'Annuity'
Investments inside an insurance contract that provide fixed or variable payments. All earnings inside the annuity accrue tax-deferred until they are distributed. Most annuities are sold by representatives for commissions and have high expense ratios.