Life Insurance and Annuities

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Which type of life insurance provides coverage for a specific period of time, such as 10 or 20 years?

  1. Whole life insurance

  2. Term life insurance

  3. Universal life insurance

  4. Variable life insurance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Term life insurance offers coverage for a predetermined period, providing financial protection for a specific duration.

What is the primary purpose of an annuity?

  1. To provide a steady stream of income during retirement

  2. To accumulate savings for future use

  3. To protect against financial risks

  4. To provide coverage in case of death or disability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annuities are designed to provide a regular income stream, typically during retirement, to ensure financial stability.

Which type of annuity offers a fixed interest rate and guaranteed payments?

  1. Fixed annuity

  2. Variable annuity

  3. Indexed annuity

  4. Immediate annuity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fixed annuities provide a predetermined interest rate and guaranteed payments, ensuring a steady income stream.

What is the main advantage of a variable annuity?

  1. Guaranteed payments

  2. Fixed interest rate

  3. Potential for higher returns

  4. Tax-deferred growth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Variable annuities offer the potential for higher returns as they are linked to the performance of underlying investments.

What is the primary benefit of a whole life insurance policy?

  1. Provides coverage for a specific period

  2. Offers a steady stream of income during retirement

  3. Builds cash value over time

  4. Provides coverage against financial risks


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Whole life insurance policies accumulate cash value over time, which can be accessed through loans or withdrawals.

What is the main difference between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?

  1. Tax-deferred growth vs. tax-free withdrawals

  2. Contribution limits vs. withdrawal rules

  3. Investment options vs. fees

  4. Age restrictions vs. income limits


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Traditional IRAs offer tax-deferred growth, while Roth IRAs provide tax-free withdrawals in retirement.

Which type of annuity provides payments that increase over time?

  1. Fixed annuity

  2. Variable annuity

  3. Indexed annuity

  4. Immediate annuity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indexed annuities offer payments that are linked to an inflation index, providing protection against rising costs.

What is the primary purpose of a life insurance policy?

  1. To provide financial protection in case of death

  2. To accumulate savings for retirement

  3. To provide a steady stream of income during retirement

  4. To protect against financial risks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Life insurance policies are primarily designed to provide financial protection to beneficiaries in the event of the insured's death.

Which type of life insurance policy offers lifelong coverage and accumulates cash value?

  1. Whole life insurance

  2. Term life insurance

  3. Universal life insurance

  4. Variable life insurance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whole life insurance provides lifelong coverage and accumulates cash value, which can be accessed through loans or withdrawals.

What is the main advantage of a universal life insurance policy?

  1. Fixed premiums and death benefit

  2. Flexible premiums and death benefit

  3. Guaranteed cash value growth

  4. Tax-deferred growth of cash value


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Universal life insurance policies offer flexible premiums and death benefit, allowing policyholders to adjust their coverage and premium payments.

Which type of annuity provides payments for a specific period of time, such as 10 or 20 years?

  1. Fixed annuity

  2. Variable annuity

  3. Indexed annuity

  4. Immediate annuity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Immediate annuities provide payments for a specific period of time, typically starting immediately after the purchase of the annuity.

What is the main advantage of a variable life insurance policy?

  1. Fixed premiums and death benefit

  2. Flexible premiums and death benefit

  3. Potential for higher cash value growth

  4. Guaranteed cash value growth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Variable life insurance policies offer the potential for higher cash value growth as they are linked to the performance of underlying investments.

Which type of life insurance policy offers coverage for a specific period of time and is typically more affordable?

  1. Whole life insurance

  2. Term life insurance

  3. Universal life insurance

  4. Variable life insurance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Term life insurance offers coverage for a specific period of time and is typically more affordable than other types of life insurance.

What is the main advantage of an immediate annuity?

  1. Guaranteed payments for a specific period

  2. Potential for higher returns

  3. Flexible premiums and death benefit

  4. Builds cash value over time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Immediate annuities provide guaranteed payments for a specific period of time, typically starting immediately after the purchase of the annuity.

Which type of life insurance policy offers a combination of term life insurance and permanent life insurance?

  1. Whole life insurance

  2. Term life insurance

  3. Universal life insurance

  4. Variable life insurance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Universal life insurance policies offer a combination of term life insurance and permanent life insurance, allowing policyholders to adjust their coverage and premium payments.

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