The Annuity Backlash Doesn’t Match the Math

About this episode

The episode discusses the surprising popularity of annuities despite widespread criticism.

Everyone loves to hate annuities—yet $464 billion poured into them last year. What do all those retirees know that the loudest critics don’t? Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode! Check out Fire Your Financial Advisor on YouTube ! Learn more at GoldenReserve.com or follow on social: Facebook  & LinkedIn . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Greg Aler

Topics covered

• annuities
• retirement
• financial planning
• investing
• criticism

Keywords

• annuities
• retirement
• financial advisor
• investing
• criticism
• math
• retirees

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Organizations: Golden Reserve

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