Though these new funds by "Vanguard" & "Fidelity" have the element of
risk as do all investments,
they could work much better for many than annuities. As a retiree for
the past 17 years and now required to take Mandatory Distribution of
my IRA, I will be transferring into one of these funds.
http://socialize.morningstar.com/NewSocialize/forums/thread/2447021.aspx
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