What is the best way to cash out an annuity?
How Do I Cash Out An Annuity? If you need to cash out your annuity, the first step is to contact your insurance company and request an annuity surrender form. Next, decide whether to surrender the entire amount or a partial amount. Then, fill out the surrender form and send it back to the insurance company.
What should I do with my annuity?
If you have an annuity and are about to retire, you have an important decision to make. You can choose to annuitize your investments, creating a steady stream of income available to you throughout retirement. Or, you can cash out the annuity, and get money into your bank or taxable brokerage account.
Is there a penalty for cashing out an annuity?
The insurer issuing the annuity charges surrenders fees if funds are withdrawn during the annuity's accumulation phase. The IRS charges a 10% early withdrawal penalty if the annuity-holder is under the age of 59½.
When should I start taking annuity distributions?
Most people must start taking required minimum distributions (RMD) from their qualified accounts once they turn 72.