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Summary and Review of “The value of annuities” The article titled "The value of annuities" by Gal Wettstein studies the impact of annuities in the decumulation phase of retirement savings, concentrating on price and value variations over the last 25 years. It begins by emphasizing the possible benefits of annuities in terms of longevity insurance and consistent income streams during retirement. However, it recognizes the constraints of rising costs and changing market conditions. The study uses money's value calculations to investigate annuity pricing patterns and determine the projected payout of new annuity products. It also investigates how divergent changes in mortality rates by socioeconomic class (SES) affect the value of annuities. The article's main point is that the value of immediate annuities has remained stable throughout time, despite swings in mortality and interest rates. Indexed annuities have slightly lower expected values than immediate annuities, whereas deferred annuities have far lower expected values. Furthermore, the analysis demonstrates an increasing education gradient in annuity returns, with highly educated persons receiving higher returns per dollar of premium. Furthermore, considerable racial inequalities in annuity value exist, with blacks benefiting slightly more than whites due to greater uncertainty in the time of death. These findings highlight the need for equal access to retirement income options, as well as additional study to address demographic and socioeconomic gaps in annuity returns. The study also presents a utility analysis to assess the value of longevity insurance provided by annuities, showing that all demographic groups benefit from it, albeit to varying degrees. Reaction: According to Investopedia when we talk about annuities it refers to an “insurance contract created and distributed by financial institutions with the goal of paying out invested funds in a fixed income stream in the future. Investors buy or sell annuities using monthly premiums or
lump-sum payments.”. Annuities are mostly used for retirement planning and can assist individuals avoid the risk of outliving their funds also known as longevity risk. The article provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of annuities and their role in retirement planning. It emphasizes the need of factoring in mortality rates, interest rates, and socioeconomic position when determining the value of annuity contracts. The findings on racial and educational gaps in annuity returns highlight the need for more fair access to retirement income options. Lastly, I will say that this article is a really helpful for an individual of could be planning for retirement, and its thorough examination of several annuity choices and their possible benefits. However, the study highlights concern about the availability and affordability of annuities for different demographic groups. Policymakers and financial institutions should work to close these gaps and guarantee that everyone has access to appropriate retirement income options.
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Sources - Principles of Risk Management and Insurance, 14th Ed., George E. Rejda, Michael J. McNamara, and William Rebel. - Wettstein, G., Munnell, A. H., Hou, W., & Gok, N. (2021, January 1). The Value of Annuities . Social Science Research Network. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3797822 - Kagan, J. (2024, January 20). Guide to Annuities: What They Are, Types, and How They Work . Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/annuity.asp -