Abstract

<span>This article presents an analysis of variable lifetime annuities and quantifies the advantages and disadvantages associated with this type of instrument. Given recent long-term rates of return and current low inflation rates, variable annuity contracts provide an effective means of compensating for inflation. An individual only needs to invest a small portion of retirement funds in variable annuities to protest the entire portfolio against the risk of long-term inflation without the risk of having ones entire retirement income based on variable annuities.</span>

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