As retirement planning complexities increase, those in and nearing retirement have a growing number of worries about the future. According to EBRI’s 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey, 74% of workers and 78% of retirees are concerned an economic recession will impact their retirement, while 78% of workers and 69% of retirees are concerned that their retirement could be impacted by the U. S. government making changes to the American retirement system.¹ Moreover, 67% of Americans now worry more about running out of money than dying, crediting inflation and healthcare expenses as major drivers of this anxiety.² That’s why now is the perfect time to share the benefits of annuities with prospects and clients.

June is National Annuity Awareness Month! We’ve created and compiled the following resources you can use to help others learn about the mechanics and features of various annuities and how these products can play an essential role in creating predictable income for life as part of a more secure retirement.

¹ Source: EBRI 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey, April 2026
² Source: 2026 Annual Retirement Study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement