# The Cashflow Coach w/ Tremell McKenzie: Are Annuities a Good Investment?

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Podcast: [Financially Speaking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/financially-speaking-7113593)
Published: 2026-05-14T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today on The Cashflow Coach, the money talk is all about annuities. They’re meant to provide steady income in retirement, but are they really a smart investment? Host, Tremell, shares an email she received asking that exact question and explains why; after digging into the details, she’s not a fan. From inflation to limited access to what happens if you don’t use it all, she breaks down the pitfalls. Tune in to explore smarter alternatives.

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