LIVE RATES
SPIA · age 65 · $100k → $625/moMYGA 5-yr 6.30%MYGA 3-yr 6.00%Fixed-index cap 9.25%10-yr Treasury 4.21%
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Annuities, on the record.

Grounded, plain-English analysis of annuities and guaranteed retirement income — the decisions, the trade-offs, and the costs the sales channel underplays.

Is an annuity worth it?
Decision Framework

Is an annuity worth it?

The honest answer is a single question — are you buying guaranteed income you can't outlive, or chasing growth? A grounded decision framework, the income-floor test, and the three costs the sales pitch skips.

Aug 21, 2026 · 7 min read