When you have a new hard drive, or when you're reinstalling Windows, the OS may ask you to format the drive. If given a choice, the two common modes are NTFS and FAT32. But what are those, and why would you choose one over the other? We break down the differences between FAT32 vs. NTFS..
Between the ages of 45 and 55, an annuity investor is usually able to take on more risk with his or her investments, as there will be more time to make up for any losses. He or she also has a number of annuity options that are suited for individual financial goals and risk tolerance.
The proration is based on the number of months from the annuity commencement date to the effective date of the first COLA after the commencement date. 1  Retirees receive one-twelfth of the applicable cost-of-living increase for each month, not to exceed 12 months, that they are in receipt of an annuity before December 1. To receive the full December 1 increase, a retiree's commencing date for retirement can be no later than December 31 of the previous year.