income annuity definition
An income annuity is typically purchased with a lump sum payment, often by people who are at or near retirement.Also known as an immediate annuity.REAKING DOWN 'Income Annuity'. Investors seeking income annuities should have clear picture of how much income will be received and for how long. Most annuities pay out until the death of the annuitant and some pay out until the death of spouse.