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Gift Annuity

By Terry Savage on October 09, 2025 | Financial Planning / Retirement

Hello Terry,
I received a mailing from my alma mater regarding a charitable gift annuity offer. What is your opinion on this type of annuity?
Thanks,

Terry Says

It’s just a way for them to get money when you die! Basically, you get an income, and any balance left goes to them.
This is a strategy used by very wealth people, or by people who want to make sure they “don’t run out of money” during their lifetime.
But being locked into a fixed monthly payment can be a mistake — unless you have lots of other assets. You might need the principal, for example, to pay for long-term care or another expense.

Speak with a fee-only FIDUCIARY planner to see how this should or should not fit into your long term retirement income plan.
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