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That\u2019s a great question, and the right approach ultimately depends on your personal income requirements, risk tolerance, and whether you need to provide for any dependants.<\/p>\n
When retiring from a retirement fund, you typically have two main options:<\/p>\n
1. Life annuity (guaranteed income)<\/p>\n
A life annuity provides a guaranteed income for life, backed by a life insurer.<\/p>\n
Quoted rates differ across providers and are updated frequently based on each insurer\u2019s risk pool and mortality assumptions, so it\u2019s worthwhile comparing offers from reputable insurers with strong balance sheets.<\/p>\n
Within a life annuity structure, you can choose from several variations:<\/p>\n
Single-life or joint-life cover<\/p>\n
If you want your spouse to continue receiving an income after your death, a joint-life annuity may be appropriate.\u00a0Including a second life reduces the initial income. You can also elect a reduction (for example, 25%) on the first death if the surviving spouse\u2019s expenses are expected to be lower.<\/p>\n
Guaranteed periods<\/p>\n
You can add a term guarantee \u2013 for example, five, 10 or 15 years \u2013 ensuring that income continues to a beneficiary if you pass away during that period. This prevents the full loss of the annuity value in the event of an early death. Adding a guarantee will reduce the starting income.<\/p>\n
Income escalation options<\/p>\n
You can select how your income grows annually:<\/p>\n
A\u00a0fixed escalation (such as 5% per year), or
\nCPI-linked increases\u00a0that adjust with inflation.<\/p>\n
Your choice here has a meaningful impact on both initial income and long\u2011term purchasing power.<\/p>\n
2. Living annuity<\/p>\n
A living annuity allows you to stay invested and choose your income (within regulated limits). You take on the investment and longevity risk but retain control over the portfolio and the ability to leave the remaining capital to beneficiaries.<\/p>\n
This option is typically suitable if:<\/p>\n
You have sufficient retirement capital to draw at a sustainable rate, and
\nYou prefer flexibility and want to preserve remaining capital for heirs.<\/p>\n
You can convert a living annuity into a life annuity later, but not the other way around.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re using discretionary (non\u2011retirement) funds<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re investing discretionary money rather than retiring from a retirement fund, you have access to additional guarantee structures.<\/p>\n
Life insurers offer\u00a0fixed-term\u00a0or\u00a0lifetime guaranteed income products with similar features \u2013 single or joint life cover, guarantee periods, and fixed or CPI-linked income escalations.<\/p>\n
These products function similarly to guaranteed life annuities but with greater structural flexibility because they aren\u2019t governed by retirement fund legislation.<\/p>\n
Given the number of variables \u2013 required income, dependants, escalation needs, longevity assumptions and investment risk \u2013 it\u2019s important to review your personal circumstances holistically before deciding between a guaranteed income solution, a living annuity, or a combination of both.<\/p>\n
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