tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post7268115043555454537..comments2023-10-22T11:30:33.581-04:00Comments on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investor: Create Your Own PensionRobert Wasilewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536814650758511673noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-3110748035468261592011-07-25T18:31:56.048-04:002011-07-25T18:31:56.048-04:00Robert, I'm with you on this. I've always...Robert, I'm with you on this. I've always thought annuities can be a very powerful tool for retirement. In a best case scenario, I would collect social security and a guaranteed annuity to cover regular living expenses. Then, my investment savings, income, and dividends would cover the rest. Now things only need to work out perfectly for the next 40 years...The Dividend Pighttp://www.thedividendpig.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-86938023061169742362011-07-24T20:00:22.384-04:002011-07-24T20:00:22.384-04:00Interesting post Robert. For me, the annuity payo...Interesting post Robert. For me, the annuity payout in the calculation was just 4%. I'm 41. I suppose, if I was older, the payout would be higher. Do you think this means that it would be a bad idea for a young retiree to go this route?Andrew Hallamhttp://www.andrewhallam.comnoreply@blogger.com