Target date funds and annuities aren’t supposed to collide—but Vanguard just made it happen. In this episode of Your Retirement, Your Story, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions unpack Vanguard’s new target date fund with an annuity option and explore what it could mean for retirees. They discuss why convenience can come at the cost of flexibility, how “cookie‑cutter” solutions fall short in retirement, and why income planning requires a different mindset than accumulation. The conversation covers longevity, liquidity, fees, and the importance of tailoring income strategies to real‑life needs. At the center of it all is a simple idea: retirement planning works best when it reflects your situation—not a one‑size‑fits‑all product.

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