What Is an Annuity Contract? Who Are the Parties to an Annuity

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What is an annuity contract? Who are the parties to an annuity contract?

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Common Stock represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock and often pays dividends at a fixed rate.

Bondholders

Individuals or entities that hold debt securities issued by governments or corporations, entitling them to receive a fixed or variable interest payments and the return of the principal upon maturity.

Disposable Income

Post-tax financial resources available for household spending and savings.