At American Equity, we believe education is the key to successful financial planning. Our Annuity & Education Tools center is designed to put the information at your fingertips. Whether you are a beginner who is not entirely sure what an annuity is, or an expert looking for some more specific information, we have the tools that are right for you!   The Individual Annuity - A Resource for your Retirement An ACLI educational piece on annuities.    Annuity Tutorial Ever find that every question leads to another and then another? Our Annuity Tutorial answers each one in turn. Beginners can start with "What is an Annuity?" Experts can skip ahead to find answers to more specific questions. Regardless of your level of expertise, this tutorial provides an easy-to-follow format designed to help you find just the answer you are looking for!    Calculators See the power of tax deferral and compare annuity performance with our full-featured calculators.