What Are The Pros & Cons Of An Annuity?
Pros
- Lower risk than any other retirement option
- Income for the rest of your life
- Option to provide a pension for your spouse or dependants
- Option to protect your income from the effects of inflation
- If you die early, your income could be paid back to your estate
Cons
- You can’t cash it in, swap it or alter it after the annuity begins
- Fixed income
- If you die early you may not get all the money back (there are options to prevent this)
- The options you choose for your annuity affect the level of income you receive