The lawsuit seeks a judgment against AEG Live equal to the money Jackson would have earned over the course of his remaining lifetime if he had not died in 2009.

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However, as the bond moves closer and closer to maturity the total amount of interest that the bond will pay during its remaining lifetime is also moving closer and closer to zero.

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Many insurance companies offer variable and equity-indexed annuities with an income rider that provides a guaranteed lifetime income withdrawal benefit and the opportunity to grow your remaining principal within the annuity.

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