Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are annuities worth considering again?
After years of poor value, rising interest rates have made annuities more attractive — offering retirees a guaranteed income for life. But they come with trade-offs, including a lack of flexibility and no access to your capital once you commit.
In this video, Holly McKechnie joins Dan Jones to explain how annuities work, how they compare to drawdown, and what to watch out for — from enhanced rates based on health to options like joint and value protection annuities. We also explore hybrid strategies that combine security with investment growth.
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When (and when not) to buy an annuity
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Are annuities worth considering again?
After years of poor value, rising interest rates have made annuities more attractive — offering retirees a guaranteed income for life. But they come with trade-offs, including a lack of flexibility and no access to your capital once you commit.
In this video, Holly McKechnie joins Dan Jones to explain how annuities work, how they compare to drawdown, and what to watch out for — from enhanced rates based on health to options like joint and value protection annuities. We also explore hybrid strategies that combine security with investment growth.
Read more here:
When (and when not) to buy an annuity
investorschronicle.co.uk/content/85bea37e-0b94-47f6-bcad-8cf240dad647?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=skip
#Annuities #Retirement #Pensions #Investing #finance #personalfinance #investments #business
Listen to our podcasts: investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasts/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=editorial
Subscribe to Investors' Chronicle: investorschronicle.co.uk/product-matrix?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=editorial
Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Our award-winning expert writers research hundreds of companies and funds suitable for all risk appetites, to provide clear, independent recommendations for individual investors who want to make their money grow and outline how to make the most of different types of investment vehicles at all stages of your life.
Follow The Companies and Markets Show on @YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnrcXTQl38frCLdb4HDxepjhvod-gN662
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