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How variable annuities can help support your retirement goals

January 5, 2021

If you're like most Americans, your primary goal of retirement income planning is to help ensure one thing: you don't outlive your money – so you can focus on your passions, loved ones and life goals with confidence. Variable annuities can be an excellent tool to help you achieve your retirement goals. Whether you're 30 years out from retirement or looking for guaranteed income now, variable annuities have key benefits to consider at different stages of your retirement journey. We spoke to Todd Yeiter – a CFP® professional and Director of Advisor Support at Thrivent – about the potential role variable annuities may play in your retirement plans

Are variable annuities part of your retirement plan?

October 6, 2020

These days, with people living longer, pensions becoming a thing of the past, and the future of Social Security provoking uncertainty, securing guaranteed income has never been more critical. But how do you turn your hard-earned assets into lifetime income? Variable annuities can help.

The 4 types of annuities: Which is right for you?

September 22, 2020

The future looks bright for the next generation of retirees – we're living longer, with the number of U.S. centenarians increasing from 53,000 in 2010 to over 90,000 in 2020. And by 2030, we'll likely see 130,000 Americans celebrate their 100th birthday, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. We're also approaching retirement with a renewed sense of purpose. So, what does that mean about the way we fund retirement?

How variable annuities work: The facts (and myths) about variable annuities

July 23, 2020

The average 50-year-old American male can expect to live to 82, based on Social Security Administration calculations; Women can add three years to this estimate. But will all those eighty- or ninety-something retirees have the freedom to enjoy their leisure time as they have throughout their careers, with enough income to keep pace with inflation? Variable annuities can help.