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Want to invest some money to get a guaranteed income?

Purchased Life Annuity

If you've got a lump sum to invest and want the confidence of a guaranteed income, our Purchased Life Annuity could be the answer. It could also be tax efficient as part of the income you get may be tax-free.

For the rest of your life

We can set up an income that will last the rest of your life, so you don't have to worry about your money running out.

Or for as long as you want

You might need an income for a set period of time and we can do that too, within certain limits. You can choose a timespan of between 2 and 20 years. If you die before the end of the period you've chosen then payments would stop unless you have chosen for them to continue. However, you can select capital protection which means that if you have not received payments before tax equal to the amount you originally invested, we will return the balance if you die during the term of the plan.

Seek financial advice

It's important that you consider your options carefully and get financial advice if you're not sure what to do. There may be a cost for this. Once your plan is set up you'll have 30 days to cancel it if you change your mind. After that period you can't cash it in, change your options or move it to another provider. If you cancel your plan during that 30 day period you may get back less than your initial investment.

What other options are there?

A Purchased Life Annuity is one way to buy an income for life but there are other options. If you've been earning and paying UK income tax in the current tax year then you should also look at our Immediate Vesting Personal Pension Plan.

If you qualify, the money you invest in an Immediate Vesting Personal Pension would be topped up with tax relief. Tax relief may be altered and the value to the investor depends on their financial circumstances.

Any reference to legislation and taxation is based on our understanding of the law and HM Revenue & Customs practice in the UK as at July 2010. Tax and legislation may change in the future.

Find out more

Before buying a Purchased Life Annuity you need to be fully aware of the risks and commitments. You can read on to find out more or download our Key Features Document which explains these in detail.

 


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