Q. I have an IRA that guarantees me a 4.50 percent interest rate. I can roll over IRAs anytime. Very little fees if any. It is a variable annuity that I purchased in 1983 that has granted me the fixed income. I am thinking of rolling over my Thrift Savings Plan and only taking the required minimum distribution at the end of each year. I can take out money without any penalty except for taxes. There is also a good death benefit. There are no surrender fees. What are your thoughts? I am already 75 years old.
A. The phrases “very little fees” and “variable annuity” are usually mutually exclusive. Beyond this, I can’t possibly speculate on what you should do without reading the prospectus and contract for the annuity and analyzing your circumstances.
