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title: Why MYGAs Are a Better Alternative to Low-Yield CDs
description: Explore why Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs) offer better returns and tax benefits compared to low-yield Certificates of Deposit (CDs) for conservative investors.
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# [Why MYGAs Are a Better Alternative to Low-Yield CDs](https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/why-mygas-are-a-better-alternative-to-low-yield-cds)

 Written by [Eric Estrada](https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/author/eric-estrada) | Apr 9, 2025 4:00:00 PM

Many conservative clients have money sitting in **Certificates of Deposit (CDs)**—not because they’re thrilled with the returns, but because they want **safety and predictability**. The problem? CD yields are often **underwhelming**, especially after taxes and inflation.

That’s where **Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs)** shine.

MYGAs provide the same principal protection clients expect from CDs—but with **higher rates**, **tax-deferred growth**, and **income options** they simply can’t get from a bank product.

### **CDs vs. MYGAs: A Head-to-Head Comparison**

| Feature | CDs | MYGAs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Principal Protection** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| **Guaranteed Rate** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes – often higher than CDs |
| **Tax-Deferred Growth** | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| **Early Withdrawal Penalties** | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (but more flexible in many cases) |
| **Income Stream Option** | ❌ No | ✅ Yes – annuitization or structured income available |
| **Death Benefit** | ❌ No | ✅ Yes – passes directly to beneficiaries |
| **Market Risk** | ❌ No | ❌ No |

### **Why MYGAs Make Sense for CD Investors**

**1. Better Rates, Same Guarantees**  
MYGAs typically offer **higher interest rates** than CDs over the same time frame—especially in the 3-, 5-, and 7-year terms. And like CDs, the rate is **locked in** for the full term.

**2. Tax Deferral = Higher Effective Yield**  
Unlike CDs, which send a 1099 every year, MYGAs grow tax-deferred. That means your clients **keep more of their earnings**, compounding their interest until they decide to withdraw.

**3. Retirement-Friendly Flexibility**  
MYGAs allow penalty-free **Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)**, and many offer **5%–10% annual withdrawal options** without fees. Clients can access their funds without completely cashing out or losing all growth.

**4. Income Options When Ready**  
At the end of the term, clients can:

- Renew into a new guarantee period
- Roll into another annuity
- Start income payouts
- Withdraw some or all funds

This gives them control **without locking up money for life**.

**5. Built-In Legacy Benefits**  
MYGAs can offer a **death benefit** that bypasses probate and goes directly to beneficiaries—unlike CDs, which may be tied up in an estate or taxed as interest income.

### **Best Clients for MYGAs**

✅ CD and money market holders aged 55+  
✅ IRA rollovers or 1035 exchanges  
✅ Clients with safe money earning less than inflation  
✅ People who don’t need immediate access to funds  
✅ Anyone looking to **preserve principal** and earn more than a bank CD

### **Final Word: Same Safety. More Value.**

MYGAs offer everything CD clients love—**safety, predictability, and guaranteed growth**—with added **tax benefits** and **income potential**.

If your clients are sitting on maturing CDs, idle cash, or conservative IRA assets, now’s the time to talk about **MYGAs as a strategic upgrade**.

> Let the banks offer 1–2%.  
> You can offer safety **and** smart growth.

Need help finding the right MYGA for a case? I can run quotes, provide illustrations, or help you craft a script for that next CD rollover conversation. Just ask!

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