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For 20 years, the retirement income debate has been framed as a product argument. Should advisors use annuities or systematic withdrawals? Guarantees or flexibility? Insurance or investments? Every ...

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Investors are turning to annuities at an unprecedented pace as a record number of Americans turn 65 and face the most dreaded of all retirement risks: running out of money.