PERSONAL ANNUITIES

Fixed annuity

Our fixed annuity, TIAA-CREF Investment Horizon Annuity, allows you to save with a fixed guaranteed rate and pay taxes only when you take money out.1
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Get the basics

Protect your money from market ups and downs with guaranteed fixed annuity rates

Putting money in

  • Know what to expect with a fixed rate
  • Fees are low and easy to understand
  • Earnings grow tax-deferred
  • Choose from multiple time periods

Taking money out

  • No mandatory withdrawals until age 90
  • Set up a guaranteed income stream for life or take out a lump sum of cash*

Get full details on TIAA-CREF Investment Horizon Annuity

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Important Information
 

GET THE BASICS

What is a fixed annuity?

A fixed annuity allows you to save beyond 403(b)/401(k) and/or IRA limits. So you can feel more confident you'll reach your goals.
1
PUT MONEY IN Decide how much you want to put in your annuity—you can make contributions over time or all at once.
2
CHOOSE TIME PERIOD Choose a time frame and interest rate consistent with your needs.
3
TAKE MONEY OUT At the end of the time period, decide how you want to receive your income payments—you can either get a set payment amount or all your money at once.
GET THE BASICS

Fixed annuities offer growth with lots of control

So you can protect yourself and plan for the future.

Conservative investor

Earnings are predictable with a guaranteed rate.

Ready to retire

Annuities augment your plan with additional income.

Building a legacy

You don't have to take money out until age 90.

Is this annuity right for you?

Good if you care about:
  • Potentially saving money on taxes
  • Guaranteed interest for a set period
  • Freedom to invest or withdraw funds as needed2
  • Option to receive guaranteed income for life
WHY US

Reasons to consider a TIAA-CREF fixed annuity

Competitive rates
Let your investment grow with a competitive, guaranteed rate.
Stability
Current stability
TIAA Life has the highest possible rating from three of four agencies.3
No obligation
Receive investment guidance from an annuity representative with no obligation to buy.
Competitive rates
Let your investment grow with a competitive, guaranteed rate.
Current stability
TIAA Life has the highest possible rating from three of four agencies.3
No obligation
Receive investment guidance from an annuity representative with no obligation to buy.
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Need help to decide?

Call us at 877-554-8282 to speak with an annuity representative or schedule a call.

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ANNUITIES

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1 See the prospectus for details on charges, restrictions and limitations. Fixed annuities are issued by TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company (TIAA Life). All guarantees are based upon TIAA Life's claims paying ability. Not available in these states: Illinois, Indiana, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington


2 Amounts withdrawn prior to age 59 ½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty. Some restrictions and fees may apply. See prospectus for details.


3 For stability, claims-paying ability and overall financial strength, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) and TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company (TIAA Life) are one of only three insurance groups in the United States to currently hold the highest rating available to U.S. insurers from three of the four leading insurance company rating agencies: A.M. Best (A++ as of 7/20) , Fitch (AAA as of 4/20) and Standard & Poor's (AA+ as of 12/19) , and the second highest possible rating from Moody’s Investors Service (Aa1 as of 8/19) . There is no guarantee that current ratings will be maintained. The financial strength ratings represent a company’s ability to meet policyholders’ obligations and do not apply to variable annuities or any other product or service not fully backed by the issuer’s claims-paying ability. The ratings also do not apply to the safety or the performance of the variable accounts, which will fluctuate in value. TIAA and TIAA Life are each solely responsible for their own financial condition and contractual obligations.

*Guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
 

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If you withdraw assets before the end of the guarantee period, your distribution will be subject to taxes, a surrender charge and market value adjustment which can be positive or negative.

For any lump sum withdrawal from the TIAA-CREF Investment Horizon Annuity, any gains are taxed as ordinary income. If you own multiple annuity contracts issued by the same company during the same calendar year, the IRS will treat all your contracts as one for tax reporting on any lump sum taken.

We reserve the right to limit premiums to no more than $1,000,000 in a calendar year. See contract for details.

TIAA Life Insurance Company (TIAA Life) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Each of the foregoing is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Not available in all states.

Annuity contracts contain exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits and may contain terms for keeping them in force. We can provide you with costs and complete details.

 
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