With immediate annuities the income flow starts immediately after a single premium purchase is locked in, and likely has no tax penalty for pre 59 1/2 withdrawals.
Deferred annuities allow assets to accumulate until needed, maintain your withdrawal options for the future, and can be surrendered or withdrawn but likely have tax penalty of 10% for pre 59 1/2 withdrawals.
With immediate annuities the income flow starts immediately after a single premium purchase is locked in, and likely has no tax penalty for pre 59 1/2 withdrawals.
Deferred annuities allow assets to accumulate until needed, maintain your withdrawal options for the future, and can be surrendered or withdrawn but likely have tax penalty of 10% for pre 59 1/2 withdrawals.