Free Annuities Practice Questions
New Hampshire Life exam (series 12-61) — 101 practice questions.
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Sample questions & answers
1. The primary purpose of an annuity is to:
Provide a stream of income, often for retirement
An annuity is designed to liquidate a sum into a stream of income, frequently used to fund retirement.
2. The period during which an annuity owner pays into the contract and the funds grow is the:
Accumulation phase
During the accumulation phase, contributions are made and the value grows before income payments begin.
3. A fixed annuity generally guarantees:
A minimum interest rate and fixed income payments
A fixed annuity provides a guaranteed minimum interest rate and predictable fixed payments.
4. A variable annuity differs from a fixed annuity because its values are:
Based on the performance of separate account investments
Variable annuity values fluctuate with the performance of the separate account subaccounts, shifting investment risk to the owner.
Practice: Annuities
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