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Hi Reader, When people hear the word annuity, they often picture a stream of retirement income. While that's certainly part of the story, there are important decisions that come long before those payments ever begin. How do the different types of annuities work? Which one might fit your retirement goals? And what questions should you answer before comparing products? "The objective isn't to find the best annuity. The objective is to determine whether an annuity belongs in your retirement plan...
Hi Reader, Annuities often become part of the retirement conversation during major life changes, yet many people still aren't sure what they actually are or when they make sense. "For many retirees, the question isn't simply, 'Have I saved enough?' The question becomes, 'How do I turn what I've saved into a dependable income?" ERIC BLAKE Understanding Annuities Before You Decide if They Belong in Your Retirement Plan In this episode, I begin a four-part series designed to help you understand...
Hi Reader, Retirement decisions often happen during life's most emotional moments. When you're grieving, retiring, or suddenly making financial choices on your own, how do you know you're asking the right questions or talking to the right people? "I'm not expecting people to know all the answers. I'm just hoping they know which questions to ask, and ask the right people." ERIC BLAKE Helping Women Make Better Retirement Decisions After Life Changes In this episode, I share a story from a...