There are two specific types of retirement savers for whom annuities make a lot of sense. See if you’re one of them. Investors have a love-hate relationship with annuities.
On the one side, you have people who are drawn to the idea of safety and guarantees. Maybe they know someone who’s had a good experience with an annuity, and they want the same thing for their retirement.
On the other side are the people who believe annuities are a mistake. They think investing is all about the stock market and that taking a risk is necessary to get a better return. […]
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