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Making sense of annuities and their role in your retirement can be challenging. In this episode of Retiring Today, we dive deep into different types of annuities and offer practical advice for making the best financial decisions.

Understanding the basics: What is an annuity?
Fixed vs. variable annuities: Definitions and differences.
Comparing CDs to annuities: Which is right for your financial needs?
Key questions to ask before investing in annuities.

Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®
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Chawn Honkomp, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®, CPA®
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Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today
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