Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a ship broker, John is ready to retire. John has enough saved for retirement, but he is concerned about the impact a drop in the stock market would have on his retirement savings.
John: While I was working, I bought stock every year. Overall, this was a good investment strategy. The stock grew in value considerably. Now that I am retiring, I need a new strategy one that protects my savings so that my situation won't change even with changes in the markets.
John spoke with a friend who recently set up a charitable gift annuity with his favorite charity. John called SUNY Maritime College and learned that he would receive a good payout based on his age and that he would receive a charitable income tax deduction and part of the payment from the annuity would be tax free.
John: I transferred my stock to fund a charitable gift annuity. I was delighted with the fixed payment I received. I avoided part of the capital gains tax, and my CPA was pleased that my charitable deduction will save taxes this year. With my tax savings and increased income, I can afford to travel to see my grandchildren several times this year!
Is a charitable gift annuity right for you?
The payout for charitable gift annuities will vary depending on the age of the donor. Please contact us to inquire about current payout rates or if you have any questions about charitable gift annuities.
*Please note: The name and image above are representative of a typical donor and may or may not be an actual donor to our organization. Since your gift annuity benefits may be different, you may want to click here to view a color example of your benefits.