June is Annuity Awareness Month, and in this follow-up episode, Matt and Josh focus on the questions every retiree should ask before investing in an annuity. Rather than starting with a product, Matt explains why it's critical to start with the problem you're trying to solve—and whether an annuity is actually the right solution.
The conversation explores retirement income planning, longevity risk, market volatility, survivor benefits, liquidity concerns, and how annuities may address unique financial planning needs within the LGBTQ+ community. Matt also explains what "guaranteed income" really means, discusses potential drawbacks and fees, and highlights the importance of beneficiary planning for both traditional and chosen families.
If you've been curious about annuities but aren't sure what questions to ask, this episode serves as a practical roadmap to help you make informed decisions.
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About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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