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"I've got an annuity… or do I have an annuity? Wait, I'm a federal annuitant — what does that even mean?" Did you think being a FERS annuitant and having an annuity were the same thing? Drop a Y or N below 👇

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Annuitant vs. Annuity — Two Completely Different Things

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IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN LEARN
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- What it means to be a FERS "annuitant" — the lifetime pension you earned
- Why a survivor benefit election lowers that lifetime payment
- What an actual annuity is (a fixed indexed annuity) and how it differs
- How index "floors" and annual lock-ins are designed to work
- Why some retirees choose an annuity for part of their portfolio
- Earned vs. chosen: the key difference in one sentence

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FEDERAL RETIREMENT RESOURCES
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OPM — FERS Information: https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/fers-information/
Thrift Savings Plan (Official): https://www.tsp.gov/

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 FERS Annuitant vs. Annuity Explained
0:32 What It Means to Be a Federal Annuitant
0:54 How Survivor Benefits Affect Your FERS Annuity
1:22 Years of Service, High-3 Salary, and Your Pension
1:46 What Is a Fixed Indexed Annuity?
2:11 Index Crediting, Withdrawals, and Surrender Periods
2:41 Why Retirees Compare Annuities, Bonds, and the G Fund
3:07 FERS Pension vs. Fixed Indexed Annuity
3:31 Federal Retirement Planning Next Steps

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WHO WE ARE
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CD Financial helps federal employees and retirees make smarter retirement decisions around FERS, TSP, FEHB, Medicare, survivor benefits, and retirement income planning. Our mission: help federal employees retire with more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind — where health meets wealth.

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
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Advisory services are offered through CD Financial LLC dba CD Financial, an Investment Advisor in the State of California. Insurance products and services are offered through CD Financial & Insurance Services LLC, an affiliated company.
This video is for educational purposes only and is not financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation to buy any annuity or insurance product. Annuity features, floors, caps, withdrawal provisions, fees, and surrender periods vary by product and issuer; guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuer. Always review the contract and consult qualified professionals before acting.
Opinions expressed are solely those of CD Financial. Information is derived from sources believed reliable but not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness.

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