Annuities are Sorely Misunderstood By Kerry Pechter Fri, Jun 3, 2022 SHARE ON: TwitterFacebookLinkedIn About 97% of all annuities sold are deferred annuities. I think of them more as tax-deferred, principal-protected investments than as personal pensions in retirement. Most people don't know the difference. Already a subscriber? Log in here This article is FREE for you... Create a free account to access this article and get more Retirement Income Journal information sent to you by newsletter. Email Password Or, subscribe now for unlimited access and a free book sent to you! By submitting your email address you agree for Retirement Income Journal to send you communication by email