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Layin’ It on the Line: There is a secret about longevity, living a long time

By Lyle Boss - | Sep 22, 2021

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“The secret is simple: The longer you live, the longer you live!” — Lyle Boss

What happens if you live longer than you expect? How do you make sure your funds last as long as you do?

Do you invest in stocks? Bonds? Keep your money in the bank? Increased life expectancy is extending the time needed for our retirement funding, so making sure our money lasts as long as we do has become the new “mantra” of the Baby Boomers.

Many financial planners are turning toward products that remove the risk of the longevity problem, allowing an insurance company to bear the longevity risk, annuity companies issue and manage annuity products.

Many types of annuity products are available, even those who pay interest (yield), which are similar in structure to bank CDs. However, the real benefit of annuities is the income provision, income that can pay for any period, even a lifetime.

The question often asked is, “What happens to the money in an annuity if a person dies early? Does the annuity company keep the money?”

The answer is no; it is an old wives’ tale that insurance companies profit from an early death. The unused portion of the annuity is merely refunded to the named beneficiary. Funds are always accounted for, and it is the law.

Consider letting an insurance company be responsible for your important long-term safe and secure retirement income. Safety and security is their first and foremost goal.

One last tip: shop around for the best rates; rates can often be based on age, and numerous options exist.

Lyle Boss is a member of Syndicated Columnists, a national organization committed to a fully transparent approach to money management. Boss Financial, 955 Chambers St., Suite 250, Ogden, UT 84403. Telephone: 801-475-9400.

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