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Q: I had a representative from Sun Life approach me with the option of rolling my LIRA/RRIF money into an annuity, providing guaranteed, stable income for life. Would you suggest taking a portion of RRIF funds and putting it into an annuity, or instead relying on a combination of ETFs that provide dividend income and capital appreciation?

Asked by Paul on October 28, 2025

5i Research Answer:

The answer really involves a lot more than a simple opinion on annuities, and needs to reflect...

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