Retirement Income

Annuities & Retirement Income

Protect your savings from market risk and create guaranteed income you can never outlive.

The Case for Guaranteed Income in Retirement

One of the greatest financial risks in retirement isn't a bad market year — it's outliving your money. With Americans living longer than ever, a retirement that lasts 25–30 years is increasingly common.

Annuities are insurance products designed specifically to address this risk. A well-structured annuity can protect your principal from market losses, grow your savings tax-deferred, and convert a portion of your assets into a guaranteed income stream that lasts as long as you live.

Deborah works with multiple highly-rated carriers to find the annuity that best fits your timeline, income needs, and risk tolerance.

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Which Type Is Right for You?

Fixed Annuity

Guarantees a fixed interest rate for a set period. Predictable, safe, and ideal for conservative savers who want certainty.

Fixed Index Annuity (FIA)

Growth linked to a market index (like the S&P 500) with a floor of 0% — you can never lose principal due to market downturns.

Income Annuity (SPIA/DIA)

Converts a lump sum into a guaranteed income stream for life or a set period. The ultimate protection against outliving your money.

What Annuities Offer

Principal protection — your money is never at risk from market losses
Tax-deferred growth — your money compounds without annual tax drag
Guaranteed lifetime income options — you can never outlive your money
Death benefit — remaining value passes to your beneficiaries
No stock market risk — growth linked to index performance with a 0% floor
Liquidity provisions — most plans allow 10% annual penalty-free withdrawals

Annuity Questions Answered

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Ready to Explore Annuity Options?

Deborah will review your retirement income needs and compare annuity options from multiple highly-rated carriers — at no cost to you.