An annuity lets retirees know exactly how much money they have to spend each month for either the rest of their life, or a certain number of years. Taking comfort in certainty means giving up the possibility of achieving higher returns from investing in the sharemarket.
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                      What is an annuity?
Some retirees might find comfort in knowing how much money they have to spend every year, but it's not without a cost.
