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GAO Report: Retirement Annuities with Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawals Have Both Benefits and Risks, But Regulation Varies Across States
U.S. Government Accountability Office [GAO] 
Jan. 9, 2013
37 pages. "As older Americans retire, they may face rising health care costs, inflation, and the risk of outliving their assets. Those entering retirement today typically face greater responsibility for managing their retirement savings than those who retired in the past. Lifetime income products can help older Americans ensure they have income throughout their retirement. [Variable annuities with guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits (VA/GLWB) and contingent deferred annuities (CDA)] may provide unique benefits to consumers.... This report [1] compares the features of VA/GLWBs and CDAs and examines potential benefits and risks to consumers and potential risks to insurers, and [2] examines the regulation of these products and the extent to which regulations address risks to consumers." [GAO-13-75, published Dec. 10, 2012, released Jan. 9, 2013]
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