A New York professional planning to retire in the tri-state area needs at least $6,000 to $9,000 per month just for housing, food, and basic expenses. Social Security and a 401k alone rarely hit that number. A fixed annuity fills the gap with guaranteed income.
The gap nobody talks about
New York is expensive to retire in. Most NY professionals don't have enough guaranteed income to cover their retirement costs without drawing down savings at an unsustainable rate.
MIT's Living Wage Calculator estimates a single retiree needs over $70,000 per year in New York City just for basic living expenses. A couple needs more. Social Security for a typical NY professional averages $2,000 to $3,000 per month — far short of what's needed.
An NY professional who retires into a down market and withdraws at the same time faces sequence of returns risk. A 25% portfolio drop in year one of retirement can permanently reduce sustainable withdrawals. A fixed annuity converts a portion of savings into guaranteed income unaffected by market conditions.
Life expectancy in New York exceeds the national average, particularly in affluent neighborhoods. A NY professional who retires at 65 might need 25 to 30 years of income. A fixed annuity with lifetime income guarantees that income regardless of how long retirement lasts.
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