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Free Annuities Practice Questions

Massachusetts Life exam — 51 practice questions.

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Sample questions & answers

1. The primary purpose of an annuity is to:

Provide income, often for retirement

Annuities are designed to liquidate a sum into a stream of income, commonly used for retirement.

2. During the accumulation phase of a deferred annuity the contract:

Grows on a tax-deferred basis

In the accumulation phase the annuity grows tax-deferred until distributions begin.

3. An immediate annuity generally begins income payments:

Within about one payment interval of purchase

An immediate annuity starts payments within one payment period after the single premium is paid.

4. Before recommending an annuity to a Massachusetts senior a producer should:

Determine the product is suitable for the consumer

Annuity recommendations must be suitable based on the consumer's financial situation and needs.

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Practice: Annuities

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