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5. "Annuities may not be for everyone, but they have their place"

Sun Apr 21, 2019, 11:00 AM

Apr 2019

I just recently discovered that my pension is actually an annuity that the employer took out. I get the proceeds and they keep the principal..
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Saving for retirement is hard. Knowing how to spend it down is harder. [View all] Zorro Apr 2019 OP

I have been doing the 4% rule for the last doc03 Apr 2019 #2

What initially got me was the 800lb gorilla in the room... mitch96 Apr 2019 #3

While not having a mortgage in retirement is nice, PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2019 #4

"Annuities may not be for everyone, but they have their place" mitch96 Apr 2019 #5

At least your pension is funded. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2019 #6