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An annuity payment is the regular periodic payment made from an annuity investment. It represents the monthly payout from an annuity principal over a specified period, providing a steady income stream for retirees or investors.
The calculator uses the annuity payment formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the fixed monthly payment required to pay off a loan or receive from an investment over a specified period, considering compound interest.
Details: Accurate annuity payment calculation is crucial for retirement planning, investment decisions, loan amortization, and ensuring sustainable income streams throughout the payment period.
Tips: Enter the principal amount in currency, annual interest rate as a percentage, and number of periods in months. All values must be positive numbers with principal > 0, rate > 0, and periods ≥ 1.
Q1: What is the difference between annuity and lump sum payment?
A: Annuity provides regular payments over time, while lump sum is a single payment. Annuities offer income security but may have lower overall returns due to fees and inflation.
Q2: How does interest rate affect annuity payments?
A: Higher interest rates result in higher annuity payments for the same principal, as the investment generates more returns over time.
Q3: What types of annuities are available?
A: Fixed annuities (guaranteed payments), variable annuities (payments vary with investment performance), and indexed annuities (linked to market indices).
Q4: Are annuity payments taxable?
A: Typically, a portion of each payment is considered return of principal (tax-free) and the remainder is investment earnings (taxable). Tax treatment varies by jurisdiction.
Q5: Can annuity payments be increased over time?
A: Some annuities offer inflation protection or stepped payments, but these usually start with lower initial payments than fixed annuities.