Retail - BD 2025
Prudential Financial
An immediate income annuity that converts your lump sum investment into guaranteed periodic payments for life or a set period. Designed for individuals seeking reliable, predictable retirement income with no ongoing fees or market risk.
Key Features
Payout Options
5 main options with joint life variants availableChoose from Period Certain (fixed time), Life Only (for life), Life with Period Certain (life or period, whichever is longer), Life with Cash Refund (refund unused premium), or Life with Installment Refund (continue payments until premium is returned).
Guaranteed Payments
Locked in at contract issueAll annuity payments are guaranteed by Pruco Life Insurance Company when your contract is issued, based on the payout option you select.
Payment Increase Adjustment
Optional feature availableAnnual increases to your payment amount on each anniversary of your payment start date, if elected.
Partial Commutation
Up to 2 commutations allowedAccess a lump sum payment of a portion of future period certain payments, available up to twice during the period certain for non-qualified contracts where you're at least 59½.
Joint Life Options
5 joint life payment continuation levelsFor couples, choose to continue payments at 100%, 75%, 66⅔%, or 50% to surviving spouse after first death.
No Ongoing Costs
Transparent, all-in pricingNo additional fees or account charges; expenses and commissions are factored into your guaranteed payment amount.
Highlights
Guaranteed income payments for life based on your chosen payout option
Multiple payout choices including period certain, life only, and refund options
Ability to access future payments through partial commutation (up to twice)
No account fees—all costs are factored into your payment amount upfront
Payments start immediately after your single premium investment
Best For
Individuals and couples seeking guaranteed lifetime income in retirement who can commit a lump sum and don't need liquidity or access to their principal.
Consider Alternatives If
Those who need ongoing access to their money, may face financial hardship, have short life expectancy relative to their age, or prefer investment growth potential over guaranteed income.
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