What you need to know about lifetime annuities
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Ryan Watson on lifetime annuities
As more retirees confront FORO, the fear of running out of money, lifetime annuities are gaining ground as a reliable income solution. Despite limited public awareness, Tribeca Financial CEO Ryan Watson champions their value in securing financial stability throughout retirement
Income certainity
Published by Money Magazine, this article explores the rising interest in lifetime annuities as more Australians face FORO, the fear of running out of savings in retirement. It unpacks how these financial products provide guaranteed income for life in exchange for an upfront investment, offering retirees predictability and protection from market downturns.
Ryan Watson, CEO Tribeca Financial weighs in on both the benefits, such as certainty and APRA-backed security and the trade-offs, including limited flexibility and conservative returns. The article also highlights newer features like inflation-linked payments and death benefit options, while examining the debate around government-backed models.
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