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Annuity owners value the benefits of lifetime income

Oct 30, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Discover why annuity owners value lifetime income for financial security, peace of mind, and protection against market volatility and inflation.
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6 reasons to consider retirement income

Aug 29, 2025 | By BlackRock

Learn how guaranteed retirement income can ease financial fears, improve mental health, and safeguard against financial exploitation for a secure retirement.
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How to optimize retirement income

Aug 11, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

How can individuals optimize retirement income – and the role policymakers have to play in advancing financial security? BlackRock worked with the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) to lift the veil.
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How employers and policymakers can help improve retirement security

Jun 27, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Effective public policy should ensure that employers can start and manage a retirement plan. Learn to expand access and help workers prepare for retirement.
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Hidden healthcare costs: Understanding financial security for retirees

May 14, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Retirement healthcare costs can be expensive depending on the care you need. Explore your retirement insurance options to help prepare for future expenses.
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Navigating the retirement window: Introduce more certainty to outcomes

Mar 20, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Learn about managing retirement savings during the crucial years of 55-70. Discover how LifePath can provide financial stability.
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Women and retirement: Why guaranteed income could be a game-changer

Mar 19, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Women face unique challenges in saving for retirement. Learn how guaranteed income solutions can offer security and empower women to achieve their financial goals.
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Will my income last a lifetime?

Mar 17, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Discover how to manage your retirement income effectively, ensuring financial security and comfort by understanding decumulation strategies.
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Adding emergency savings solutions to retirement plans

Mar 8, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Emergency savings solutions in retirement plans are on the horizon. See what the research teaches us and how 401(k) plans can benefit from lessons learned.
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The five forces shaping retirement

Jan 24, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Our latest report identifies the major trends shaping retirement and areas where we can convert challenges into opportunity given cracks in the system.
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A retirement for the ages

Jan 15, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

Save for retirement from your first job to the finish line. Focus on your needs, tailor your strategy, and get financial guidance for your journey.
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Who benefits from guaranteed lifetime income?

Jan 9, 2025 | By BlackRock Retirement Perspectives

BlackRock modeling reveals that guaranteed lifetime income enhances savings for all workers, ensuring retirees don't outlive their funds.

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