The Pitfalls of Using Group Annuities as a Wrapper for 401k Plans
A very good article in Forbes magazine discusses the many downsides of using group annuity contracts as a wrapper for 401k plans. This is not to be confused with 401k or defined contribution plans that offer an annuity option within their plans or an annuity option outside of the plans to participants who are retiring or leaving the company. In fact, most of the group annuity wrappers provide no ability to annuitize. The practice is especially common among 401k plans offered by smaller...
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