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Life · Chapter 6 · Settlement Options

Fixed Amount Option

Definition
Proceeds remain at interest and pay a specified installment amount (e.g., $1,200/month) until principal and interest are exhausted. The income amount is the primary consideration; the larger the payment, the shorter the payout.
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