# The One Thing Nobody Tells You About Annuities

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Podcast: [How to Retire on Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-retire-on-time-6974466)
Published: 2026-08-11T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

An income annuity isn't actually an investment at all, and once you see what it really is, the whole "annuities are good or bad" debate stops making sense. The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar. Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? Get the free book, access to tools, and more👉 https://RetireOnTime.com/Free This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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