Annuities are back in the spotlight—but are they solving a problem retirees can’t ignore? Kevin Madden breaks down why more advisors are rethinking retirement income strategies, focusing on cash flow, guaranteed income, and reducing reliance on market swings. The conversation explores how combining annuities with dividends and bonds can create stability, why emotional investing near retirement can derail plans, and how a written income plan helps organize “one big pile of money.” Kevin also highlights the impact of unexpected early retirement and why planning ahead can bring clarity to life after work.

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