Lifetime annuity

A lifetime annuity pays a guaranteed income for as long as you live. It’s simple, predictable, and often used to cover day-today essentials. Many retirees combine it with drawdown or savings for additional flexibility

Pros

  • Income guaranteed for life – 
no matter how long you live.
  • Options for joint-life cover, value protection, and inflation increases.
  • Straightforward setup and minimal ongoing management.

Cons

  • Once purchased, an annuity can’t usually be changed or cancelled, and rates depend on market conditions at the time of purchase.
  • Adding inflation protection or joint-life cover reduces the starting income.
  • If you choose a level income, inflation may erode the spending power of your payments over time.
  • Inflation may erode the spending power if a level income is taken.

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