Retirement Investing

Inflation-Linked Annuity

Definition

What is Inflation-Linked Annuity?

An annuity whose payments rise according to an inflation rule.

Example in practice

Monthly income increases annually with the stated price index.

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Annual portfolio withdrawals divided by the portfolio's starting or current value.

An estimated withdrawal rate intended to support spending over a long retirement under stated assumptions.

The risk that poor returns early in a withdrawal period cause lasting portfolio damage.

The property, investments, rights, and obligations left by a person at death.

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