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Five defined contribution experts talk about deferred annuity products, retirement expectations, and how the industry is adapting to people’s changing work patterns. How will the retirement income ...

A deferred annuity is a long-term contract with an insurance company that provides future income–often for life–in exchange for premium payments, with options like fixed, variable, and indexed types ...

As you approach retirement, one of the most important considerations is securing reliable income streams that will support you through the remainder of your life. Alongside Social Security, pensions, ...