Longevity Risk

The risk of outliving one's assets. In other words, the risk of running out of money during retirement. In most countries, average life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past several decades. Longer lifespans are somewhat of a mixed blessing because of the financial burden associated with more years of retirement. Individuals, insurance companies and governments are exposed to the financial pressures created by the need to finance increasing longevity. Longevity risk is a key challenge for many societies around the world.

Longevity Risk is a Fundamental Factor in Retirement Planning

It is a fact that people are living longer with each passing year. Longevity risk or the risk of outliving one's assets must be a fundamental consideration with any financial plan. Annuities can provide an effective hedge against longevity risk, and a longevity annuity can be especially useful in providing guaranteed lifetime income . Some facts and figures from the Prudential Insurance Company : Today, once an individual has reached age 65, he can expect to live, on average, 19 years or more...

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At what age is an annuity the most useful for an individual?

In a very general sense, annuities are most often used by individuals who are approaching retirement or in retirement. Annuities can be very useful for people who need to create secure

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Longevity Risk Listed as Top Retirement Risk - "Biggest and Most Difficult to Figure Out"

A list of ten risks faced by retirees includes the obvious such as stock market risk , but also includes issues that may not be top-of-mind for many retirees such as inflation risk and interest rate risk . Longevity risk is at the top of the list. Immediate annuities and the longevity annuity are mentioned as a potential solutions to the risk of outliving one's assets: "Given that, what's the best way to manage that risk? Social Security , traditional pensions and payout annuities all promise...

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Longevity Insurance Creates Spending and Investment Flexibility for Retirees

One in three baby boomers is expected to live into their nineties. Longevity risk or the possibility of outliving one's assets is something that should be considered by all near and current retirees. Longevity insurance or a longevity annuity is one of the most efficient ways to hedge longevity risk. Relatively large amounts of guaranteed income later in life can provide peace-of-mind and financial flexibility earlier in retirement. "Because the insurance company has held your money for a long...

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Immediate Annuities are a Critical Aspect of Retirement Planning

Article discusses the importance of immediate annuities--particularly in light of hedging longevity risk. Pros and cons of immediate annuities relative to other forms such as variable and indexed annuities are addressed. A solid article written by an attorney that is likely focused more on an advisor than a consumer audience. "The retirement crisis facing our country for the next 15 years is profound. The Social Security system is under great pressure, lifetime pensions guaranteed by employers...

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