The Truth About Annuities | How Income & Guarantees Really Work

In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: 

• Annuities as lifetime income

• How annuities are priced

• Focus on contractual guarantees

• Two primary purposes of annuities

Key Takeaways: 

• Annuities, like Social Security or pensions, provide guaranteed income for life. They come in several forms, such as immediate, deferred, and longevity annuities, each designed to fit different timing and retirement needs.

• The pricing of annuities is based on life expectancy, interest rates, and insurer capacity. Because of these factors, annuity quotes change frequently, much like other market-driven products.

• Annuities should be purchased for their contractual guarantees rather than hypothetical returns. Comparing these guarantees across different carriers ensures you get the most reliable value.

• The main reasons people buy annuities are for principal protection and income for life. Choosing the right annuity depends on what you want your money to do and when you want the guarantees to begin.

"Capacity equals competition. And that's the reason that when you look at annuities for just the contractual guarantees of the policy, which is the reason you should buy, never buy an annuity for the hypothetical returns." —  Stan The Annuity Man

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