Annuity
An annuity comes in many forms, but a simple definition is that an annuity is a contract that converts a sum of money into a series of periodic payments for an agreed upon period of time. An annuity can be thought of as a financial vehicle that converts a pool of money into a stream of income. Annuities are most useful in addressing the financial planning needs of people in or approaching retirement. Annuities are unique in the financial world because they can provide protection against the risk or outliving one’s assets (longevity risk) by guaranteeing income payments in perpetuity or any other selected amount of time. Annuities can be viewed as a type of personal pension plan. Social Security is similar to an annuity in that money contributed over the course of one’s working years is converted into a series of periodic payments that provide income during retirement.
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is a mutual insurer that has been in operation since 1857. Northwestern Mutual offers products and services in the areas of insurance and investments. Specifically, the company offers products in the areas of life insurance, disability insurance, annuities, long-term care, mutual funds, financial planning, estate planning, trust services and other investment advisory services.
North Carolina Mutual
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company is located in Durham, North Carolina and has grown as the largest African American managed financial institution in the United States. It was established in 1899 by John Merrick. Apart from it insurance business operations, the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company is also known for its involvement in and support for social programs by way of investments, jobs, contributions etc.

