<section><h2>TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ANNUITIES</h2><p><p>Annuities have been around since 1759 as a way to provide investors with some assurance on their investments.</p><p>Test your knowledge of annuities here with our brief 6-question quiz.</p></p></section><section><h2><h2>Imagine you invested $100,000 in an annuity. The stock market lost 10% but your annuity gained 3%. </h2><h2>What type of annuity might you own?</h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2>True or false: Annuities are only issued by insurance companies.</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Let's say someone invested $100,000 in an annuity. Assuming no withdrawals, 5 years later the account is now worth $75,000. </h2><h2>If the annuity owner/annuitant were to pass away, how much would his/her beneficiary receive/inherit from this account?<br /></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>An annuity is like a pension, it will provide income and is irrevocable and non-transferrable - true or false?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>A Living Benefit can be used to accomplish which long-term goal? <br /></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Samantha owns an annuity that will limit her maximum gain for the ability to transfer the first 10% of loss to the annuity company. What type of annuity does Samantha own? <br /></h2></h3></section><section><h2><h2>You could use a little refresher!<br /></h2></h2><p><p>Ouch – you might be a little disappointed by your quiz score, but don’t worry, annuities can be difficult to understand and they aren't for everyone.</p><p> </p><p>The point of our little quiz is to help you improve your knowledge of the asset class. If you're considering an annuity, we would always recommend speaking to a qualified professional. Educating yourself before you move forward with an annuity purchase will help you avoid any surprises in the future.</p><p> </p><p>For additional information, click on links below to learn more.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">Annuity literacy resources</span></strong></p><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><a href="Guide to Annuities: What They Are, Types, and How They Work" target="_blank">Guide to Annuities: What They Are, Types, and How They Work</a></span></span></strong></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/annuities" target="_blank">Annuities: What They Are and How They Work</a></strong></span><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></strong></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p></p></section><section><h3><h2>You're on your way!</h2></h3><p><p>Nice work! Sure, you might have missed a couple of questions but you still show more knowledge than most.</p><p><br /></p><p>You may be considering an annuity or maybe you own one but not quite sure what you have. Whatever your reason for taking our simple quiz, you're not alone. Annuities can be powerful tools if used correctly and understanding what you own and why you own it will help you avoid any surprises in the future.</p><p><br /></p><p>To help you keep current, our team put together this list of great online resources:</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">Annuity literacy resources</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/annuity.asp" target="_blank">Guide to Annuities: What They Are, Types, and How They Work</a></strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/annuities" target="_blank">Annuities: What They Are and How They Work</a></span></span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></strong></li></ul></p></section><section><h3><h2></h2><h2>You're a financial phenom!</h2></h3><p><p>Wow – well, you sure proved you know more than most when it comes to annuities. (Are you an financial advisor?)</p><p><br /></p><p>But don’t get too cocky – the financial world is always changing, and annuities will continue to evolve.</p><p> </p><p>Savvy savers don’t rest on their laurels – they stay up to date with all the latest, to make sure they’re making the best financial decisions for them and their families.</p><p> </p><p>Check out our editors’ picks about the best ‘must-read’ online resources!</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">Annuity literacy resources</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/annuity.asp" target="_blank">Guide to Annuities: What They Are, Types, and How They Work</a></strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/annuities" target="_blank">Annuities: What They Are and How They Work</a></strong></span><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></strong></li></ul></p></section>