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Ready For Retirement - Does It Ever Make Sense to Purchase an Annuity?

Does It Ever Make Sense to Purchase an Annuity?

Ready For Retirement

10/31/23 • 26 min

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Have you ever wondered if purchasing an annuity makes sense for you?
There are two conflicting opinions from financial advisors: some advocate for annuities while others advise against them. James explores the concept of being a fiduciary and the challenges of understanding the financial advisory industry. He covers when annuities may be a suitable option, such as providing guarantees, protecting against longevity, guaranteeing core expenses, and the benefits of Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLACs) in reducing required minimum distributions.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to financial planning. Your individual circumstances and goals will determine whether annuities are the right choice. It's always a good idea to seek professional advice and review all your options when making decisions about annuities.
Questions answered:
Is an annuity a suitable financial product for retirement planning?
What factors should you consider when deciding whether to purchase an annuity?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:51 What is a fiduciary?
8:43 Explaining annuities
10:53 The wrong way to look at it
13:23 Another way to look at it
17:53 When is there a case for an annuity?
19:49 Another case
22:06 Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract
24:40 Outro

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10/31/23 • 26 min

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Ready For Retirement - Does It Ever Make Sense to Purchase an Annuity?

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Does it ever make sense to purchase an annuity ? Well , if you speak to a financial advisor that works for an insurance company , they'll almost certainly tell you yes , but if you speak with a fee-only financial advisor , they'll almost certainly tell you no . So who should you believe ? Well , in today's episode of Ready for Retirement , we'll walk through when it does and when it

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