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Aug 2021
20m 59s

What You Should Know About Annuities

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Money Girl answers a listener question about annuities and explains the different types, how they work, and whether they can help you create a comfortable retirement. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more personal finance tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:  https:// ... Show More
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