Do women need guaranteed retirement income products?

May 23, 2014 by Warren S. Hersch

The idea that workplace retirement accounts should offer annuity-like guaranteed income streams to help women compensate for lower earnings and a great life expectancies relative to men is a good one. Judging from recent surveys on employee workplace benefits, the recommendation should be well received — and not just by women. According to a July 2013 Biannual DC Investor Survey published by State Street Global Advisors, 8 in 10 participants in an employer-sponsored defined contribution plan would forgo other plan payout features to secure a guaranteed monthly income. —Warren S. Hersch

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Originally Posted at LifeHealthPro on May 23, 2014 by Warren S. Hersch.