Annuities are getting renewed attention, but many people still misunderstand what they are and how they can fit into a retirement plan. In this episode, Coach Pete, Jackie, and Thomas break down annuities in plain language, from their historical roots to their modern use as a potential source of protected retirement income. The conversation covers how certain annuities may help create income you cannot outlive, reduce exposure to market timing mistakes, and support a more predictable retirement paycheck. They also discuss legacy planning, beneficiaries, avoiding probate, and how annuities may help provide continued income for a surviving spouse. If retirement certainty, safe money, and income planning are on your mind, this episode is a helpful starting point.