Friends With Money

Earn. Save. Invest.

Author: Money Magazine

We all have questions about money; how to earn it, how to spend it, and the best ways to invest so we can watch it grow. The Friends With Money podcast, created by Money Magazine (Australias longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine), shares its extensive network of finance experts, in-depth knowledge of markets and timely advice to help you understand the world of money. Hosted by senior writer, Tom Watson, and editor-in-chief, Michelle Baltazar, Friends With Money is a weekly chat with a variety of credentialed guests that you wont want to miss. Listening and learning will help you on the path to financial freedom.
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What is an Annuity?
Episode 226
Tuesday, 21 October, 2025

One of the great uncertainties in retirement is how long your savings will need to last. So, could annuities provide an answer? On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Aaron Minney, head of retirement income research at Challenger, to unpack everything annuities.00:00 Introduction00:50 What are annuities?01:33 Understanding how annuities work04:40 Annuities vs account-based pensions06:32 Pros and cons of annuities09:02 Which retirees could annuities suit?13:23 Sequencing risk and annuities16:42 Perceptions and awareness20:20 Conclusion#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #aaronminney #annuitiesPodcast Links:Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyMoney WebsiteYouTube Podcast PlaylistEmail Us: podcast@moneymag.com.auGet stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR