Can You Use a MYGA for Emergency Savings?
Episode notes
Are you tempted by the high interest rates of a MYGA (Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity) and thinking about using it to park your emergency savings? Before you lock your money away, you need to understand the strict withdrawal rules that could cost you massive penalties!
In this video, Shawn Plummer from The Annuity Expert answers whether a MYGA is a safe place for your emergency fund. The honest answer? It depends heavily on your age and how much liquidity you actually need! Shawn explains why anyone under the age of 59 ½ should absolutely avoid using a MYGA for emergency cash due to the IRS's 10% early withdrawal penalty. Instead, younger savers are much better off using a high-yield CD.
If you are over 59 ½, a MYGA could work, but you have to understand your contract's limits. Most MYGAs only allow a 10% penalty-free withdrawal each year. Shawn breaks down how health-related crisis waivers can unlock your cash in a true medical emergency, and he issues a massive warning about the "Auto-Renewal" trap that catches many retirees off guard when their contract term ends!
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