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Retire on 8% a year with little or no risk? How to use annuities the right way.

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Friday, October 23, 2026 at 3:56 PM · 1 min read

Retire on 8% a year with little or no risk? How to use annuities the right way. — MarketWatch, San Francisco Business news — Image: MarketWatch

Market turmoil has created a remarkable opportunity in recent weeks for retirees and those seeking secure, stable income for life.

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