The Decumulation Dilemma: Why We Refuse to Buy Lifetime Income

This episode explores the "decumulation dilemma" in retirement, focusing on annuities as a financial product designed to provide guaranteed lifetime income and mitigate longevity risk. It delves into the strong economic arguments for annuities while simultaneously examining why most people resist purchasing them. Listeners will learn about the behavioral science behind this paradox, including key psychological barriers like loss aversion, mortality salience, and mental accounting that deter individuals from adopting these beneficial products.