As of May 2010, the average salary of a Civil Engineer was $77,560 annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest-paid 10 percent of Civil Engineers receive less than $50,560 while the highest-paid 10 percent earn more than $119,320 per year.s of May 2010, the average salary of a Civil Engineer was $77,560 annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest-paid 10 percent of Civil Engineers receive less than $50,560 while the highest-paid 10 percent earn more than $119,320 per year.
The differences between Annuities and IRA's is pretty simple. IRA's are considered qualified meaning you have to follow the limitations to how much you can contribute. Annuities by themselves do not have any limitations other than any limitations insurance companies put on them which are always higher.
Fixed Annuity vs. Variable Annuity. With a Fixed Annuity, money is placed in fixed-rate investments such as bonds, where it will earn a fixed interest rate for a certain period of time. For most fixed annuities, a minimum interest rate is guaranteed. With a Fixed Annuity, the insurance company is taking the investment risk.