Summary: portfolio has only a 68 chance of surviving 20 years A retiree taking a withdrawal that large would be broke in less than 20 years in one third of the 20 year pay out periods examined Conclusion For younger retirees annuities tend to lock in close to the worst case results that could be expected from holding an investment portfolio in retirement Certainly retirees
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