Why Consumers Don’t Buy Life Annuities And What Can Be Done About It
Ask nearly any financial economist and they’ll tell you retirees ought to have at least some of their savings in a life annuity—a financial product that provides a steady source of guaranteed income over the buyer’s lifetime. Consumers also say they like the idea. But here’s the weird thing: Almost nobody buys life annuities. Even people who do purchase annuities [...]