Annuity calculations

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Q: Can you run through a few scenarios with different annuity rates? [The Thrift Savings Plan annuity interest rate of] 3.625 percent is a fairly low rate to lock in for the long term, especially with inflation. How does the monthly annuity distribution look as interest rates change? For example, what would the distribution be for $100,000 at 5 percent, 10 percent or higher? The TSP annuity calculator doesn’t give me the ability to run these scenarios.

A: I won’t run rates for you, but you can estimate the payments with a calculator and the knowledge that the payment will scale proportionately with the interest rate.

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Mike Miles is a Certified Financial Planner licensee and principal adviser for Variplan LLC, an independent fiduciary in Vienna, Virginia. Email your financial questions to fedexperts@federaltimes.com and view his blog at money.federaltimes.com.

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