The document discusses annuities and their types. It defines an annuity as a series of equal periodic payments made at regular intervals. There are three types of annuities: certain annuity which has a fixed duration, perpetual annuity which has an indefinite duration, and contingent annuity whose duration depends on an event. Annuities can also be ordinary, where payments are made at the end of each period, or annuity due, where payments are made at the beginning of each period. The document also defines important terms like periodic payment, payment period, and term of an annuity. It explains the concepts of present value and future value of an annuity and includes formulae and sample problems.