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Deferred annuities help you retire with ease.

Get peace of mind with tax-deferred growth.

Schedule a call with a Retirement Income Specialist

Call 800-833-9847

For TTY devices, dial 711

Hours of operation for our Retirement Income Specialists

Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Saturday and Sunday
Closed

Note: Days and times may vary.

What's a deferred annuity?

A deferred annuity is a type of insurance contract that can help you save and prepare for retirement. You can buy a deferred annuity with a one-time, lump sum of money.

Our deferred annuity is the USAA Fixed Guaranteed Growth (FGG) annuity. With an FGG annuity, you'll have predictable growth backed by the financial strength of USAA Life Insurance Company.

Grow Your Money With Security and Stability

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Retirement may seem far away, but not so far that it isn't on your mind. You're playing it smart, saving money and doing your research.

But some of what you've learned may leave you feeling uncertain. The big ups and downs of the market can make it seem unpredictable.

Is it possible to feel secure, protect your savings and achieve growth over time? The answer is yes.

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With a USAA Fixed Guaranteed Growth Annuity, or FGG annuity, you'll be on a path to smooth, predictable growth.

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First, your money grows with a guaranteed, competitive interest rate for a period of time. It won't matter if the economy slows down. You can watch your deposits and your daily interest grow.

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Next, you get to bypass anxiety because your money isn't in the market. You keep your money safe because it's not an investment. Your money stays secure in a contract with the financial strength of USAA Life Insurance Company.

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Another great benefit is that your growth isn't taxed. The only time you face paying taxes is when you take money out. And by then, your tax rate in retirement could be much lower. The deferred tax benefit means that all the money you grow stays in your annuity, giving you even more growth.

The FGG annuity might be what you're looking for if you want worry-free retirement planning.

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Still have questions? Our Retirement Income Specialists can answer your questions. We can help you start a complimentary retirement income review to see how you can achieve your best possible retirement.

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Speak to a USAA Retirement Income Specialist today.

Description of visual information: [Guarantees apply to certain insurance and annuity products and are subject to product terms, exclusions and limitations and the insurer's claims-paying ability and financial strength.

An annuity is a long-term insurance contract sold by an insurance company designed to provide an income, usually after retirement, that cannot be outlived. There are fees, expenses and surrender charges that may apply.

The fixed annuity guarantee against principal loss depends on the claims paying ability of the insurance company.

USAA and its affiliates do not provide tax advice. Taxpayers should seek advice based upon their own particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Money not previously taxed is taxed as income when paid. Withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to a 10% federal tax penalty.

Fixed Guaranteed Growth (FGG): Forms ICC1798732 10-18, ASP98784CA 10-18, ASP98782ST 10-18, ASP98783FL 10-18, ASP98785ND 10-18, ASP98863SD 10-18, NSP98868NY 10-18

Life insurance and annuities provided by USAA Life Insurance Company, San Antonio, TX and in New York by USAA Life Insurance Company of New York, Highland Falls, NY. All insurance products are subject to state availability, issue limitations and contractual terms and conditions. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products.

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See how your money could grow in an FGG annuity.

Just enter a starting amount in the calculator and the number of years you want your money to grow. We'll show you how your FGG account value could increase over time.

Calculate growth now

How deferred annuities can boost your savings

Our deferred annuity can offer reduced risk and dependable growth. Once you put money into one, here's what you can expect.

Competitive fixed rates

Our deferred annuities start with a one-time, lump sum of money that will earn a competitive and guaranteed‍ ‍ See note 1 interest rate for a certain period of time. We offer several options for fixed-rate periods that may meet your needs.

Tax-deferred growth

Keep more earned interest and grow your money faster by delaying the tax impact. Your money will continue to earn tax-deferred interest until you withdraw it.

Optional source of income

Depending on your future needs, you could use money from your deferred annuity to generate income from an immediate annuity.

We’ve got other ways to help you save for retirement.

We also offer other deferred annuities and an immediate annuity. If you’re not sure which one works best for your goals, you can compare all of our annuities in one place.

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Why choose USAA Life Insurance Company for an annuity?

We've been providing insurance products and services for more than 60 years. We're built around the core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity. Here's more of what you can expect from us.

Complimentary retirement review

Our Retirement Income Specialists don’t work on commission. And they can help with claiming strategies, account reviews and more as part of our complimentary retirement review.

Financial strength

The USAA Life Insurance Company maintains top-tier grades from all 3 key rating agencies. This indicates USAA can honor its promise through our integrity and financial strength Opens in a New Window.‍ ‍ See note 2

Commitment to the military

USAA ranks #1 on the Military Friendly® Brand 2025 list. This shows our commitment to supporting our military members and their families through our services.

Schedule a call to speak with a USAA Retirement Income Specialist

Call 800-833-9947

For TTY devices, dial 711

Hours of operation for our Retirement Income Specialists

Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Saturday and Sunday
Closed

Note: Days and times may vary.

Get help settling an annuity.

Surviving the loss of a loved one involves many challenges and decisions. Our Survivor Relations team can be there for you during this difficult time.

We can help beneficiaries file an annuity claim and provide guidance on how to handle an estate.

Learn about survivor relations

Deferred annuities FAQ

A benefit of saving in a deferred annuity is that your money grows tax-deferred. Once you withdraw money from the annuity, the earnings will be taxable. Only money that wasn't previously taxed is considered taxable when distributed from your annuity.

Yes. After owning your deferred annuity for 1 year, you can use it to generate income.

A deferred annuity is designed for guaranteed tax-deferred growth. This allows you to accumulate retirement savings, and in the future, you have the option to turn it into income. You could create this income using an immediate annuity.

We currently offer annuities that are single-premium only. That means you acquire them with a lump-sum payment. You could open several single-premium annuities over time. Our Retirement Income Specialists can talk to you about options that might be right for you. Call them at 800-833-9847.

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How much retirement income do you need?

Find out where the gaps are between your expenses and income, whether you're preparing for retirement or already retired.

Calculate now

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Let's start planning for your retirement.

Our Retirement Income Specialists are here to provide a complimentary retirement review to help you plan your financial future.

Schedule a call with a Retirement Income Specialist

Call 800-833-9847

For TTY devices, dial 711

Hours of operation for our Retirement Income Specialists

Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Saturday and Sunday
Closed

Note: Days and times may vary.

Related footnotes:

  1. Guarantees apply to certain insurance and annuity products and are subject to product terms, exclusions and limitations and the insurer's claims-paying ability and financial strength.

  2. As of June 1, 2025, A.M. Best: A++, Superior (highest of 16 possible ratings); Moody's Investors Service: Aa1, Excellent (second highest of 21 possible ratings); Standard & Poor's: AA, Very Strong (third highest of 21 possible ratings). Ratings are subject to change. Ratings apply to USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York not to the products or services they provide. Company ratings represent an opinion of financial strength and the company's ability to meet ongoing obligations to policyholders. Ratings refer to the claims-paying ability of the insurance company and do not reflect the safety or performance of any product. The rating agencies listed are independent of each other and use proprietary evaluation criteria and ratings scales. For the latest Financial Strength Ratings, visit www.ambest.com, www.moodys.com and www.standardandpoors.com.

Related footnotes:

  1. An annuity is a long-term insurance contract issued by an insurance company designed to provide a retirement income stream for life. Once the contract principal is converted into an income stream, you will no longer have access to your principal as a lump sum. Terms, conditions, limitations and surrender charges may apply.

  2. Prior to requesting an IRA rollover from a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account, which is a retirement plan for military or civilian employees of the U.S. government, consider whether such rollover is appropriate for you. Although IRA rollovers may have certain advantages, TSP accounts have advantages you should consider before proceeding which include, but are not limited to, low administrative and investment expenses and, if you separate from government service at age 55 or older, you have penalty-free access to your TSP account funds. Additionally, you may want to consider maintaining at least a minimal TSP account balance because, in the event you want to transfer or rollover qualified assets to your TSP account in the future, you must have an open TSP account with a balance when your request is received by the TSP. You should consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation to determine whether a TSP rollover to an IRA would be suitable for you.

  3. Fixed Guaranteed Growth (FGG): Forms ICC2398732 06-23, ASP98784CA 10-18, ASP98782ST 10-18, ASP98783FL 06-23, ASP98785ND 10-18, ASP98863SD 10-18, NSP98868NY 10-18

  4. Learn about USAA's use of Artificial Intelligence.

    Life insurance and annuities provided by USAA Life Insurance Company, San Antonio, TX and in New York by USAA Life Insurance Company of New York, Highland Falls, NY. All insurance products are subject to state availability, issue limitations and contractual terms and conditions. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products.

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