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What is the primary difference between an 'Ordinary Annuity' and an 'Annuity Due'?

  1. Payments grow at a constant rate in an annuity due, but stay fixed in an ordinary annuity.
  2. Ordinary annuities are said to continue on forever, while annuities due have a finite life.
  3. Payments occur at the end of each period for an ordinary annuity and the beginning for an annuity due.
  4. Ordinary annuities are traditionally used for structuring loans, while annuities due are used for savings plans.

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