Tariffs, Market Turmoil And The Retirement Dilemma: How Fixed Indexed Annuities May Offer A Lifeline
June 6, 2025 by David Abreu,
The latest round of U.S. tariffs is doing more than reshaping trade policy—it’s sending shockwaves through global shipping, U.S. supply chains and the stock market. As ports slow, trucking layoffs mount and inflation creeps higher, the ripple effects are being felt by everyone, but especially by retirees and those approaching retirement.
If you’re within five to 10 years of retirement, the current economic landscape poses a serious question: Is your portfolio protected against a downturn?
Wink’s Moore on the Market: What do tariffs and indexed annuities have in common?
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(P.S. As for “many FIAs offer lifetime income options, turning your savings into a monthly paycheck you can’t outlive,” every annuity offers that.) -sjm